Agenda and draft minutes

The Leader considered a report seeking approval to implement the Local Authority’s powers to suspend the delegated budget of the John Loughborough School.

RESOLVED:

That approval be given to implement the Local Authority’s powers, pursuant to Section 66 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, to suspend the delegated budget of the John Loughborough School.

Alternative options considered

To do nothing is not considered financially prudent as the financial implications to the Council could be high as could the effect on smooth pupil transition if the governing body fails to carry out their duties in a timely manner.

Reasons for decision

This decision is required to be taken urgently as the Council needs to ensure that the school’s budget is used for the ongoing running of the school and the closure process. There is a risk that payments for redundancy could be unduly enhanced and the school closure process delayed.  It is important that the decision is implemented straight away and therefore the requirement to call in is also waived.