Item 5 - Educational Excellence Everywhere White Paper (E10/5)

Summary 

This paper outlines the key proposals in the Government’s Educational Excellence Everywhere White Paper, including its intention to convert all local authority maintained schools to academy status by 2022. The paper sets out the main implications of these proposals for London local government and potential next steps in developing a London Councils position.

Recommendations 

London Councils’ Executive is asked to consider London Councils’ response to the proposals set out in the White Paper Educational Excellence Everywhere, particularly in relation to:
• The proposal to make all schools academies by 2022
• New duties for local authorities, including making them accountable for facilitation of academy conversions
• A newly defined role for local government in relation to education as set out in paragraph 9
• Removal of responsibilities from local authorities including school improvement and alternative provision
• Delivery of remaining duties in relation to education
 

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