The Head of Education and Family Support presented a report seeking approval from Cabinet for the appointment of local authority governors to the school governing bodies listed at paragraph 4.1 of the report. She explained that for the six current local authority governor vacancies at the six schools, all applicants met the approved criteria for appointment as a local authority governor and there was no competition for these vacancies.

The Cabinet Member for Education thanked the applicants that had put their names forward for this important task and encouraged Members and the public to apply for one of the many vacancies. 

The Deputy Leader encouraged colleagues to become school governors as it was a very rewarding role. 

RESOLVED:       Cabinet approved the appointments detailed at paragraph 4.1 of the report.