Agenda item

This report presents the final report from the Entrepreneurship in York Schools Scrutiny Review and asks Executive to approve the recommendations arising from the review.

[David Scott the former Chair and Co-opted Member of the Task Group who carried out this review will be in attendance to present the report]

Resolved: That having considered the review findings and annexes, the Executive approve the recommendations  (i to vi) at paragraphs 8 and 9 of the report.

Reason: To conclude the Scrutiny Review in line with CYC Scrutiny procedures and protocols. 

Consideration was given to the final report of the Entrepreneurship Scrutiny Review undertaken with the aim of creating a culture in York schools where entrepreneurial learning was embedded. This would be carried out by improving entrepreneurship education and opportunities for employability and enterprise-related activities for York pupils.

David Scott, as former Chair and co-opted Member of the Task Group, supported by Cllr Taylor as Chair of the Learning & Culture Policy & Scrutiny Committee presented the report and expressed their thanks to all those who had taken part in the review. David Scott outlined the consultation, investigation and information gathering undertaken by the Task Group and highlighted the note of caution that being an entrepreneur should not be seen as an option to ‘formal education’. Members noted that Minster Law had offered a donation of £1,500 to fund the first annual ‘Tenner’ challenge, part of the review’s recommendations, and that David Scott had offered to co-ordinate the first event.

Members welcomed the offer of support and sponsorship and congratulated the Task Group for their work on the review and on a well written and comprehensive final report.

Following further discussion it was

Resolved:           That having considered the review findings and annexes, the Executive approve the recommendations (i to vi) at paragraphs 8 and 9 of the report. ^1.

Reason:     To conclude the Scrutiny Review in line with CYC Scrutiny procedures and protocols.