• Decision details
  • Decision details

    Decision Maker: Cabinet

    Decision status: Recommendations Approved

    Is Key decision?: No

    Is subject to call in?: Yes

    Decisions:

    The Director of Education & Inclusion Services provided Members with an update in respect of partnership working with United World Colleges (UWC) Atlantic College in relation to the  potential post-16 residential placement of children who are looked after in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT).

     

    Members were reminded of the process for selecting potential learners for placement and Members were advised that despite a visit to Atlantic College and further discussion with all agencies and the college leadership team, it was not considered an appropriate placement for the young people selected as potential learners. It was however agreed that a more robust induction programme devised for KS3 and KS4 learners was required to introduce a wider range of potential candidates to Atlantic College.

     

    The Cabinet Member for Education & Inclusion Services commented on the opportunities available through the partnership although commented that such courses available through the college were not suitable to all.  She commented on the stringent application process and spoke of the opportunity to relook at the selection process to allow for an earlier and wider footing, to allow young people to become more familiar and accustomed to the college environment.

     

    It was RESOLVED:

     

    1.    That officers continue to work in partnership with Atlantic College and schools so that the potential opportunities can be explored.

     

    2.    That officers from Education and Children’s Services work with the College to identify suitable candidates for potential placement in the College.

     

    3.    That the  parameters should be extended to include a wider group of vulnerable learners, such as adopted children or children in need of care and support.

     

    4.    To consider whether earlier induction opportunities should be implemented in KS3.

    Publication date: 24/09/2019

    Date of decision: 24/09/2019

    Decided at meeting: 24/09/2019 - Cabinet

    Effective from: 01/10/2019

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