Issue - meetings

The minutes relating to the Children, Young People and Families Portfolio which had been considered by the Executive Board since the last meeting of this Board were attached at Appendix 1 for information.

The following queries were made in relation to the minutes.

EXB106 – were academies keeping the existing admission arrangements that were already in place prior to their conversions?

Each academy was its own admission authority but it must meet the mandatory requirements of the Admissions Code.  Academies still needed to consult with the LA and other admissions authorities about their arrangements.

EXB131 – the regional adoption agency does not include the same areas as the Liverpool City Region (LCR), why is this?

Halton has historically benefitted from a successful working relationship with Warrington, Wigan, St Helens and Cheshire West and Cheshire in the adoption field and it was felt that this should continue and was considered the best arrangement to serve the people of Halton. 

RESOLVED: That the minutes and comments made be noted.