Cabinet Member decisions

Proposed decision

To award a contract to Capita ESS for 5 (3+2) years for the provision of SIMS to LA maintained schools in Kent

Reason for the decision

-The contract end date of the current contract is March 2021, so a new contract needs to be in place for April 2021. The contract is solely for maintained schools, as it is a Local Authority (LA) contract. If schools convert to academy status, they are no longer LA schools, and at that point they are obliged to move to SIMS standard pricing. For this reason, the cost per year changes due to the number of maintained schools in the LA.

-         It is recommended that Kent reprocures SIMS for its maintained schools, as if schools buy direct from SIMS the cost is significantly higher (between 2 and 10 times the current cost depending on size and phase of school).

-         Re-procuring SIMS ensures ongoing system functionality and stability for Kent’s maintained schools, which supports them to fulfil their statutory education duties.

Background – Provide brief additional context

-         The current SIMS contract has been in place for Kent maintained schools since 2014. Most Kent schools use SIMS, provided by Capita, which is the market leading schools information management system.

-         Stakeholder engagement took place in October and November 2019. Schools that currently use SIMS provided by the Local Authority were surveyed by the Analytics team within Strategic Commissioning. Most schools are happy with SIMS and are not looking to move away from it.

Options (other options considered but discarded)

-         Not purchasing for schools was considered but this option was discarded on the basis that this costs schools between 2 and 10 times more to buy direct from Capita ESS (depending on their phase and pupil numbers).

•         How the proposed decision meets the objectives of ‘Increasing Opportunities, Improving Outcomes: Kent County Council’s Strategic Statement (2015-2020)’

-         It supports the council’s ability to ensure that ‘Children and young people in Kent get the best start in life’. A robust schools information management system is required for schools to record and monitor pupil characteristics, contact details, pupil attendance, attainment and progress, and more, to support the education and safeguarding of children and to fulfil their statutory requirements to return information to the LA and the DfE.

Decision:

As Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, I agree to:

(i)         award a contract to Capita ESS for 5 (3+2) years for the provision of SIMS to LA maintained schools in Kent.

(ii)        Delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Children, Young People and Education, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, to take relevant actions, as necessary to implement this decision.

Proposed decision:

The Cabinet Member for Education and Skills proposes to:

a)    authorise the allocation of £6,187,241 from the Children’s, Young People and Education Capital Budget to permanently expand Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, Nackington Lane, Canterbury Kent CT4 7AS from 120 places to 150 places from September 2022;

b)    authorise the Director of Infrastructure, Strategic and Corporate Services in consultation with KCC General Counsel and the Director of Education to enter into any necessary agreements on behalf of the County Council; and

c)    delegate authority to the Director for Infrastructure, Strategic and Corporate Services to take necessary actions, including but not limited to entering into necessary contracts or taking other legal actions as required to implement the decision.

Reason for the decision:

To allocate £6,187,241 from the Capital budget for the expansion of Simon Langton Grammar school for Boys by 1FE. Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys has offered over their 120 PAN since 2019 and in 2019 consulted to increase their PAN to 150. The school has capacity to take one more year (September 2021 entry) at 150 before they require additional buildings to accommodate a permanent expansion to a PAN of 150. As part of the proposed project it is planned that the Basic Need programme will encompass an earlier agreed modernisation project designed to replace current dated and no longer fit for purpose mobile accommodation.

Background:

The Kent Commissioning Plan 2020-2024 identified the need for additional selective places for the Canterbury and Faversham Planning group. Forecasts indicted a deficit of 20 Year 7 places for September 2021 and a continual need through the plan period of up to 37 additional places. However, as Simon Langton increased their PAN in 2020 before the agreed build programme, their expansion has already been factored into the forecast. The expansion at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys will also ensure that the Boys and Girls Grammar school’s PANs are closer in the numbers offered, helping to secure equality of opportunity for boys and girls to attend a grammar school in the planning area.

Options (other options considered but discarded):

There are four grammar schools in Canterbury and Faversham selective planning group. We have commissioned a feasibility study to expand Queen Elisabeth Grammar by 1FE.  Barton Court Grammar School was expanded by 1FE in 2017 and Simon Langton Girls Grammar school has a Priority School Building programme nearing completion, rebuilding, and relocating the school on their current site. Neighbouring selective planning groups, including Sittingbourne and Sheppey and Thanet, forecast a deficit of year 7 places.

How the proposed decision meets the objectives of ‘Increasing Opportunities, Improving Outcomes: Kent County Council’s Strategic Statement (2015-2020)’:

This proposal will help to secure our ambition “to ensure that Kent’s young people have access to the education, work and skills opportunities necessary to support Kent business to grow and be increasingly competitive in the national and international economy” as set out in ‘Increasing Opportunities, Improving Outcomes: Kent County Council’s Strategic Statement (2017 - 2022)’.

The Commissioning Plan for Education Provision in Kent 2020-24 identified the need to commission additional capacity in Canterbury and Faversham Selective Schools.

a)    authorise the allocation of £6,187,241 from the Children’s, Young People and Education Capital Budget to permanently expand Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, Nackington Lane, Canterbury Kent CT4 7AS from 120 places to 150 places from September 2022.

b)    authorise the Director of Infrastructure, Strategic and Corporate Services in consultation with KCC General Counsel and the Director of Education to enter into any necessary agreements on behalf of the County Council.

c)    delegate authority to the Director for Infrastructure, Strategic and Corporate Services to take necessary actions, including but not limited to entering into necessary contracts or taking other legal actions as required to implement the decision.

Proposed decision –

The Cabinet Member for Education and Skills proposes to:

a)      authorise the allocation of £2.4m from the Children Young People and Education Services Basic Need Capital Budget to deliver the accommodation required for the second phase of building works at Broomhill Bank School;

b)      authorise the Director of Infrastructure, Strategic and Corporate Services in consultation with KCC General Counsel and the Director of Education to enter into any necessary agreements on behalf of the County Council with the Broomhill Bank School; and

c)      delegate authority to the Director for Education to take necessary actions, including but not limited to entering into necessary contracts or taking other legal actions as required to implement the decision.

Reason for Decision:

KCC, as the Local Authority (LA), has a statutory duty to ensure sufficient school places are available.  This duty applies to Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, as well as mainstream settings.  The County Council’s Commissioning Plan for Education Provision in Kent 2020-24 is a five-year rolling plan which is updated annually. It sets out KCC’s future plans as Strategic Commissioner of Education Provision across all types and phases of education in Kent.  A copy of the plan can be viewed from this link:

http://www.kent.gov.uk/about-the-council/strategies-and-policies/education-skills-and-employment-policies/education-provision

The Commissioning Plan highlights the SEN place pressure that Kent has experienced, with the number of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) increasing significantly in recent years.  The most prevalent and fastest growing need type is ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and data indicates that 40% of children and young people aged 0-25 years with EHCPs have ASD as their primary need type. 

The demand for ASD places at Broomhill Bank School has increased commensurately, with strong parental preference.

Following a statutory process, the school’s Designated Number was increased from 210 to 318 places on 1^st October 2020. Additional accommodation is required to enable the school to accommodate increased pupil numbers. A Cabinet Member Decision is required as a capital allocation of in excess of £1m is necessary.

Background:

Feasibility and curriculum analysis work was undertaken across both of the school’s sites to assess the accommodation and resources required for the expansion.  It was determined that the additional accommodation to provide capacity for the proposed increased Designated Number would be delivered over two phases. The first phase of works would not require planning permission and would deliver the accommodation required for the School Year beginning in September 2020.  Detailed costings identified a cost of £2m for the first phase of work. 

The increase to the school’s Designated Number and the authorisation for expenditure on the first phase of works were approved by the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills on 24^th June 2020 (Decision Number 20/00053).

The proposed second phase would provide the school with the new additional accommodation required to gradually admit pupils up to a total of 318 in subsequent years. This would include the provision and enhancement of sports facilities.  It is anticipated that the phase 2 works would be completed within the school year commencing in September 2021. The proposed Decision relates to the allocation of capital funding necessary to enable the second phase of works.

Options:

There is limited ASD specific provision available in the West and North of the county, with the nearest Special School to the Broomhill Bank sites with ASD as its main need type having already recently expanded. After exploring the options, the increase in Designated number for Broomhill Bank School was deemed the suitable option.

How the proposed decision meets the objectives of ‘Increasing Opportunities, Improving Outcomes: Kent County Council’s Strategic Statement (2015-2020)’:

The provision of sufficient school places is a statutory duty and contributes to theStrategic Business Plan Priorities to ensure that “Children and Young People in Kent get the best start in life”.

As Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, I agree to:

i)        authorise the allocation of £2.4m from the Children Young People and Education Services Basic Need Capital Budget to deliver the accommodation required for the second phase of building works at Broomhill Bank School.

ii)        authorise the Director of Infrastructure, Strategic and Corporate Services in consultation with KCC General Counsel and the Director of Education to enter into any necessary agreements on behalf of the County Council with the Broomhill Bank School.

iii)       delegate authority to the Director for Education, in consultation with Director of Infrastructure, Strategic and Corporate Services  and KCC General Counsel to take necessary actions, including but not limited to entering into necessary contracts or taking other legal actions as required to implement the decision.

Proposed decision:

The Cabinet Member for Education and Skills proposes to:

a)            agree to provide £4m from the Children’s, Young People and Education Capital Budget for the permanent expansion of Highsted Grammar School by 1FE for September 2021;

b)           Authorise the Director of Infrastructure, Strategic and Corporate Services in consultation with the General Counsel and Director of Education to enter into any necessary contracts / agreements on behalf of the County Council; and

c)            Authorise the Director of Infrastructure, Strategic and Corporate Services to be the nominated     Authority Representative within the relevant agreements and to enter into variations as envisaged under the contracts.

Reason for the decision:

To allocate £4m from the Capital budget for the expansion of Highsted Grammar school by 1FE. The funding allocation would be subject to a contractual agreement with the Trust to offer a minimum of 150 Year 7 places for September 2021 and to permanently expand the school by 1FE from September 2022 linked to the delivery of a Basic Need capital build programme. The school’s current published admission number (PAN) is 120.

Background:

The Kent Commissioning Plan 2020-2024 identified the need for additional selective places for the Sittingbourne and Sheppey Planning group. Forecasts indicted a deficit of up to 60 Year 7 places for 2021 and a continual need through the plan period of between 1.5FE and 2FE in additional selective school places. Discussions have been held with both grammar schools in Sittingbourne and each school has agreed to progress a 1FE expansion, delivering a total of 60 additional places from September 2021.

Options (other options considered but discarded):

There are two grammar schools in Sittingbourne, and they have both agreed to a 1FE expansion. Neighbouring planning groups, including Faversham and Canterbury Selective and Maidstone Selective planning group, have a deficit of year 7 places.

How the proposed decision meets the objectives of ‘Increasing Opportunities, Improving Outcomes: Kent County Council’s Strategic Statement (2015-2020)’:

This proposal will help to secure our ambition “to ensure that Kent’s young people have access to the education, work and skills opportunities necessary to support Kent business to grow and be increasingly competitive in the national and international economy” as set out in ‘Increasing Opportunities, Improving Outcomes: Kent County Council’s Strategic Statement (2017 - 2022)’.

The Commissioning Plan for Education Provision in Kent 2020-24 identified the need to commission additional capacity in Sittingbourne Selective Schools.

As Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, I agree to:

i.         provide £4m from the Children’s, Young People and Education Capital Budget for the permanent expansion of Highsted Grammar School by 1FE for September 2021.

ii.        Authorise the Director of Infrastructure, Strategic and Corporate Services in consultation with the General Counsel and Director of Education to enter into any necessary contracts /         agreements on behalf of the County Council

iii.       Authorise the Director of Infrastructure, Strategic and Corporate Services to be the nominated           Authority Representative within the relevant agreements and to enter into variations as envisaged under the contracts

Proposed decision:

To determine the primary and secondary school co-ordinated admissions schemes for 2022 intake year and the admission arrangements for Kent community and voluntary controlled primary schools and the admission arrangements for Kent community and voluntary controlled secondary schools for 2022 intake year.

Background:

Admission authorities are legally required to determine admissions arrangements for their schools by 28 February each year. It is intended that admissions arrangements for schools where KCC is the admissions authority are to remain broadly unchanged. It is proposed, however, to reduce the Published Admissions Number for Hythe Bay Church of England Primary, which is detailed in the consultation documentation available through the link detailed below. The consultation is due to run until 14^th December 2020.

Local Authorities are also required to consult with all schools within their geographical boundaries on an Admissions Scheme, which details how the co-ordinated and in year admissions processes will operate for the forthcoming year. This consultation is due to run until 14^th December 2020.

Following the completion of both consultations, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills requested to approve the proposed admission arrangements and scheme.

As Cabinet Member for Education and Skills,I determine:

a)    The Coordinated Primary Admissions Scheme 2022/23 incorporating the In Year admissions process as detailed in Appendix A

b)      The Co-ordinated Secondary Admissions Scheme 2022/23 incorporating the In Year admissions process as detailed in Appendix B

c)      The oversubscription criteria relating to Community and Voluntary Controlled Infant, Junior and Primary Schools in Kent 2022/23 as detailed in Appendix C (1)

d)      The oversubscription criteria relating to Community and Voluntary Controlled Secondary Schools in Kent 2022/23 as detailed in Appendix D (1)

e)      The Published Admissions Number for Community and Voluntary Controlled Infant, Junior and Primary Schools 2022/23 as set out in Appendix C (2)

f)       The Published Admissions Number for Community and Voluntary Controlled Secondary Schools 2022/23 as set out in Appendix D (2)

g)      The relevant statutory consultation areas for Kent Infant, Junior and Primary Schools 2022/23 as detailed in Appendix A (2) and the relevant statutory consultation areas for Kent Secondary Schools 2022/23 as set out in Appendix B (2)

Cabinet to adopt the Kent Rail Strategy 2021 and the associated policies.

·      Reason for the decision – To provide KCC with a new rail policy for the next South Eastern agreement, with clear and concise objectives to meet the forecast needs of Kent’s rail passengers.

·      Background – The Department for Transport is expected to commence a new public consultation, in late 2021 or 2022, on the train service requirement for the new South Eastern agreement, which is expected to commence in 2022 or 2023. This new Kent Rail Strategy 2021 sets out KCC’s priorities for Kent’s rail services for the next decade and reflects the expected increase in demand generated by the planned growth in housing and population in the county to 2031.

Cabinet agrees to adopt the Kent Rail Strategy 2021 as the Council’s rail policy, the principal purpose of which will be to inform the rail service specification in the next South Eastern concession agreement.

Proposed decision – The Cabinet Member for Environment proposes to provide continued financial support for the kerbside collection systems, through Inter Authority Agreements which detail a performance-based payment scheme. Canterbury City Council & Thanet District Council are implementing kerbside household waste collection services to sustain increased recycling and composting levels. Payments will be based upon waste disposal cost reduction, with savings shared equally between the County Council and both Collection Authorities.

Reason for the decision: These proposed agreements accord with the policy approach agreed by the Cabinet Committee on the 31^st May 2018, that new Waste Partnership Agreements with Collection Authorities should include the reward based on performance.

Background: Partnership agreements and shared savings have proved to be a very successful method to share the benefits and rewards of reducing residual waste, they actively act as an incentive and have driven higher levels of recycling and therefore positive environmental outcomes. They have already been implemented in West Kent at Gravesham, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells Folkestone & Hythe and Dover District and Borough Councils.

Options: The existing fixed enabling payments will no longer continue as the East Kent Waste Partnership ends in January 2021. These fixed payments have not proved to incentivise collection Authorities to achieve the targeted levels of recyclate. KCC has borne this commercial risk over the last 7 years

How the proposed decision meets the objectives of ‘Increasing Opportunities, Improving   Outcomes: Kent County Council’s Strategic Statement (2015-2020)’: Improved and available kerbside recycling schemes contributes to the protection and enhancement of the natural environment, supports a good quality of life for residents and allows sustainable waste growth through increased housing and population growth.

As Cabinet Member for Environment, I agree give approval to KCC entering into an Inter Authority Agreement (IAA) with Canterbury City Council and Thanet District Council in full to make performance payments to increase levels of recycling and reduce disposal costs for KCC.

Proposed decision:

To provide delegated authority to the Cabinet Member for Environment to approve the award of a new contractual arrangement for processing the County’s waste wood deposited at the Household Waste Recycling Centre’s by Kent residents’.

Reason for the decision:

·         KCC currently has in place a contractual arrangement that is due to expire 14^th November 2021, therefore KCC Waste Management is seeking a new contractual arrangement for the processing of waste wood from that date.

Background:

·         As the Waste Disposal Authority, KCC has a statutory responsibility to dispose of waste deposited at Kent’s 18 Household Waste Recycling Centres, of which one stream is wood.

·         KCC Waste Management currently operates a contract with Countrystyle Recycling Ltd for the processing of wood waste deposited at all Household Waste Recycling Centres in Kent by the public which amounts to an estimated 23,711 tonnes per annum.

·         By processing this wood, it is recycled into panel board or used for energy at a biomass facility in Kent.

·         The current contract commenced 4th October 2010 and following the initial term and 5 year extension period, a further 1-year extension period  in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCRs) using regulation 32(2) (C) was invoked in November 2020 and is due to end 14th November 2021.

·         Medway Council also utilise the contract for the processing of their wood waste and KCC has agreed that this can continue with the new contract.

·         A commissioning activity is being undertaken to ensure continuity of service in respect of the acceptance of waste wood continuing at Kent and Medway’s Household Waste Recycling Centres.

Options:

·         Do nothing – the current contract will elapse. This is not an option as KCC as the Waste Disposal Authority has a statutory obligation to provide a waste disposal service.  

·         Discontinue accepting the Wood waste at the HWRCs – this is not an option due to KCC’s obligation to take this material under waste legislation.

·         Undertake a full commissioning activity to procure a new contract - The Contract has already been extended twice therefore a new commissioning activity is required to secure a provider who is able to process the waste material which is both financially and environmentally beneficial for the Authority.

Preferred Option:

·         Option 3 is the preferred option. The authority is seeking to appoint a new provider to secure a contract (for up to ten years) that will benefit and achieve the best outcomes for the authority and Kent households and fulfil the Statutory duty of KCC operating under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, to dispose of collected municipal waste.

The commission of this contract will meet Kent CC’s Strategic Statement 2015 – 2020 regarding the following outcomes:

Kent communities feel the benefits of economic growth by being in work, healthy and enjoying a good quality of life.

·         The vision is to focus on improving lives by ensuring every pound spent in Kent is delivering better outcomes for Kent’s residents, communities and business.

As Cabinet Member for Environment, I agree to give approval to commission and award a contractual arrangement up to ten years for the receipt and processing of waste wood to cover KCC’s requirement as the Waste Disposal Authority

Proposed decision:

To provide delegated authority to the Cabinet Member for Environment to approve the award of a new contractual arrangement for the receipt and treatment of Highway Mechanical Arisings delivered to KCC’s Transfer Stations by Collection Authorities.

Reason for the decision

·      As the Waste Disposal Authority, KCC has a statutory responsibility to dispose of waste collected by the Waste Collection Authorities, one of which is Highway Mechanical Arisings (HMA), or street sweepings collected by a street sweeper vehicle.

·      KCC has entered into temporary supply agreements (from 1 November 2020) to ensure continuity of supply while KCC goes out to market for these services and is seeking a contractual arrangement for the receipt and treatment of this material:

Background

·      By treating this waste, it is seperated into constituent parts’, such as sand, stones and metals for re-use in construction projects.

·      It is envisaged that the commission will be presented in two geographical Lots: West Kent, and East & Mid Kent to take account of haulage considerations to the treatment facility and will include provision for managing 13,300 tonnes of HMA collected by the Collection Authorities across Kent.

·      The contract is expected to commence on 1^st May 2021 for a duration of 3 years, with a potential extension of an additional 2 years based on performance.

Options (other options considered but discarded)

·      Option 1 – Do nothing – the current arrangements will continue; this is not an option as they are short term contingency only and best value would be secured from a longer term contract.

·      Option 2 – Discontinue accepting the HMA waste from the Collection Authorities; this is not an option due to KCC’s obligation to take this waste as the Waste Disposal Authority.

·      Option 3 – Continue to accept the waste, but utilise alternative disposal options by using landfill or incineration; this is not an option as there is a desire to move this material up the waste hierarchy and to meet landfill diversion targets.

·      Option 4 – undertake a commissioning activity to secure a provider who is able to treat and utilise the waste material meeting the circular economy desired outcomes and is both financially and environmentally more beneficial for the Authority.

Preferred option:

·        Option 4 is the preferred option. The authority is seeking to appoint a new provider to secure a contract (for up to five years) that will benefit and achieve the best outcomes for the authority and Kent households and fulfil the Statutory duty of KCC operating under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, to dispose of collected municipal waste.

The commission of this contract will meet Kent CC’s Strategic Statement 2015 – 2020 regarding the following outcomes:

·      Kent communities feel the benefits of economic growth by being in work, healthy and enjoying a good quality of life.

·      The vision is to focus on improving lives by ensuring every pound spent in Kent is delivering better outcomes for Kent’s residents, communities and business.

As Cabinet Member for Environment, I agree to approve the proposed decision to commission and award a contract for the receipt and processing of highway mechanical arisings for up to 5 years. 

Proposed Decision :

As Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport I agree to:

(i)            the use of ANPR enforcement of bus priority measures for Kent Thameside and Dover Fastrack services;  and

(ii)          to support the wider use of ANPR enforcement of bus priority measures county wide, allowing officers to approve enforcement of new schemes.

Background:

The Transport Act 2000, with the introduction of new statutory instruments in 2005, allows the enforcement of bus infrastructure through camera technology by approved Local Authorities outside the Greater London area. The primary objective of a camera enforcement system is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the network by deterring motorists from contravening restrictions, which may or may not require traffic regulation orders, and detecting those who do.  This is not a profit-making exercise but a way of improving sustainable travel.  Any surplus money should be reinvested to make improvements to roads and transport in the County. 

Options:

The preferred model for enforcement involves Borough and District Councils carrying out the back-office function of issuing penalty charge notices (PCN’s) and taking the necessary payment.  The Borough and District Councils will keep enough of the fines received to cover their costs, with any surplus being passed to KCC for reinvestment into the bus service.  The fines will be in line with the National standards for contravening bus priority measures.

 How the proposed decision meets the objectives of ‘Increasing Opportunities, Improving Outcomes: Kent County Council’s Strategic Statement (2015-2020)’:

The ANPR scheme particularly supports Strategic Outcome 2 “Kent communities feel the benefits of economic growth by being in work, healthy and enjoying a good quality of life”.  The ANPR scheme aims to reduce congestion, by providing more reliable Fastrack journey times and improved public transport links and accessibility. This in turn will support Kent business and housing growth and encourage economic activity to benefit the local and wider communities.

Decision:

As Cabinet Member for Highways & Transport I give approval for;

the use of ANPR enforcement of bus priority measures for Kent Thameside and Dover Fastrack services and

to support the wider use of ANPR enforcement of bus priority measures county wide, allowing officers to approve enforcement of new schemes

Proposed decision –

The Cabinet Member for Education and Skills is asked to agree the Commissioning Plan for Education Provision 2021-25.

Background –

The Commissioning Plan for Education Provision in Kent (KCP) is a five-year rolling plan which is updated annually. It sets out how Kent discharges its statutory responsibility, as the Strategic Commissioner of Education Provision, to provide sufficient Early Years, SEND, Primary and Secondary places and to ensure that there are appropriate learning pathways for pupils at Post 16.  It is also our responsibility to ensure that we have enough places in the right locations, to meet the demands of increased pupil numbers and parental preferences.  It reflects the fact that the Local Authority’s role has changed to being the commissioner, as well as continuing to be a provider, of education provision. 

Options -

The Education Commissioning Plan sets out the principles by which we determine proposals, and it forecasts the need for future provision.  It also sets out in more detail plans to meet the commissioning needs which arise in each District in Kent, during the next two to three years.

How the proposed decision meets the objectives of ‘Increasing Opportunities, Improving Outcomes: Kent County Council’s Strategic Statement (2015-2020)’:

Outcome 1 states that children and young people in Kent get the best start in life.  The Commission Plan will ensure that there are sufficient, high quality early years, primary and secondary school places in all Districts.

Decision:

Cabinet approved the Commissioning Plan for Education Provision in Kent 2021-25 at its meeting on 11 January 2021