Decision details

15.1  The Mayor introduced the item and thanked the Children and Young People’s Scrutiny Commission for their report.

15.2  Deputy Mayor Bramble outlined the contents of the report.

15.3   Cllr Woodley welcomed the work undertaken by the Children and Young People’s Scrutiny Commission and also that of the Council officers to ensure that improvements were being made.

15.4  The Mayor highlighted that the work was not just about school exclusions but also what followed afterwards and the quality of the provision that the children received.

15.5  Deputy Mayor Bramble thanked the Mayor for lobbying for the employment of a full time member of staff to support families with school exclusions.

RESOLVED:

That Hackney Education’s response, found in Appendix 1 of the published report, to the Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Review on Exclusions be agreed. It was noted that Officers have responded to all the recommendations, indicating how the council is able to move these forward.

REASONS FOR DECISION

Hackney Council is required to produce a response to the Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Review on Exclusions. The response draws on work underway and is in line with principles, values and priorities held by Hackney Council.