The Cabinet considered the report of the Head of Schools and Families which provided details of the decision by the Secretary of State for Education to convert Stanley High School, Southport to a sponsored academy in accordance with statutory requirements and sought authorisation for officers to sign the documentation required to by the academy conversion process.
Decision Made: That
(1) the statutory requirements regarding academy conversion be noted;
(2) the financial implications to the Council of the Academy conversion be noted; and
(3) the appropriate officers be authorised to complete the necessary agreements required as part of the academy conversion process, as outlined in the report.
Reasons for Decision:
The Cabinet needs to authorise the appropriate officers to enter into the agreements required as part of the academy conversion process.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
No – the Secretary of State has the powers to direct that the academy conversion process can continue if the agreements are not signed.