Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 26, 2024

Purpose: For Cabinet to discuss the recommendations from the scrutiny review into school attendance

Content: Cabinet were asked to consider the recommendations of the School Attendance Review Group which was formed to investigate the extent of school non-attendance within Buckinghamshire since the pandemic and to ascertain how schools and the local authority were working together to address the issue, which was currently a national concern.   RESOLVED –  (1)   That the Rapid Review Group, as well as the supporting Officers, be thanked for their work and subsequent recommendations. (2)   That Cabinet’s responses to the School Attendance Review 2024 and recommendations, as detailed at the meeting, be agreed.   Note: a complete breakdown of the scrutiny recommendations and Cabinet’s responses can be found here  .