Agenda, decisions and minutes

At this point in the meeting, the Executive Member is asked to declare:

·        any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests;

·        any prejudicial interests;

·        any disclosable pecuniary interests

which he may have in respect of business on this agenda.

The Executive Member was asked to declare, at this point in the meeting, any personal interest not included on the Register of Interests or any prejudicial or discloseable pecuniary interests that he might have in respect of the business on the agenda.  None were declared.

To approve and sign the minutes of the Decision Session held on 2 March 2021.

Resolved:  That the minutes of the Decision Session held on  2 March 2021 be approved and signed by the Executive Member as a correct record.

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This report presents York Learning’s position for the academic year 2021/22, offers clear areas for development and highlights areas of the provision that continue to grow and demonstrate success.  Points of challenge and insecurity are also noted.

Resolved: That the York Learning Strategic Plan 2021/22 (As detailed as Annex 1 of the report) be approved.

Reason:     To help York Learning to plan and monitor its service and to ensure sound governance arrangements.

The Executive Member considered a report that presented York Learning’s position for the academic year 2021/22, detailing areas for development and areas of the provision that continued to grow and demonstrate success.  The York Learning Strategic Plan 2021-22 was included at Annex 1 of the report. The Assistant Director (Customer & Communities) and Head of York Learning were in attendance to present the report. It was explained that the plan had been updated to meet the needs of the Council Plan and that targets had increased slightly.

The Executive Member thanked the staff at York Learning for their support and professionalism during the pandemic. Following a question from the Executive Member it was confirmed that the jobs fair at York RI would be held on either 6 October and that 16 employers would be attending. This was welcomed by the Executive Member. He then;

Resolved: That the York Learning Strategic Plan 2021/22 (As detailed as Annex 1 of the report) be approved.

Reason:     To help York Learning to plan and monitor its service and to ensure sound governance arrangements.