Agenda and minutes

The Town Clerk noted that Tijs Broeke and Giles Shilson had been appointed to the Committee in January and March 2021 but their names had been omitted from the agenda in error.

Apologies for absence were received from Deputy Edward Lord, Vivienne Littlechild and Sir Andrew Parmley.

There were no declarations.

To elect a Chairman for the year ensuing.

The Committee proceeded to elect a Chairman for the year ensuing.

The Town Clerk read a list of those eligible to stand and Nick Bensted-Smith, being the only Member indicating their willingness to serve, was duly elected as Chairman for the ensuing year.

To elect a Deputy Chairman for the year ensuing.

Marianne Fredericks exercised her right to be Deputy Chairman for the year ensuing in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Committee.

The Chairman and Deputy Chairman also took the opportunity to announce Wendy Mead’s resignation from the Committee and thanked her for her hard work.

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 13 March 2020.

RESOLVED – That the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 13 March 2020 be approved as an accurate record.

MATTERS ARISING

Correction to date (item 13) –

The Chairman identified that the minutes recorded at the last meeting stated that the Annual Luncheon would take place in August 2022.  This was inaccurate and the Luncheon had in fact been agreed for 2021.

MOTION:  - The minutes be corrected to reflect the 2021 date.

Report of Christ’s Hospital.

The Committee received a report of Christ’s Hospital regarding the Impact Report.

The Partnership Manager of Christ’s Hospital introduced the item explaining that usually the purpose of the report would be to show the impact the school has had on the students throughout the year.  However, due to the pandemic this year was slightly different and would instead have a stronger focus on mental health and wellbeing and surveys of the students progress over a longer period.

The Chair commented on the fantastic work of Christ’s Hospital and asked if there were more opportunities for future partnerships.

The Partnership Manager replied that Christ’s Hospital were currently exploring options with the COLAT academy and other CoL Schools to help ease the transition from primary to secondary education.  Additionally, the Safeguarding leads at Christ’s Hospital were looking to open further lines of communication with other schools to assist those with difficult backgrounds prior to arrival.

The Deputy Chairman asked if the Annual Maths Challenge had gone ahead.

The Partnership Manager explained that the Maths Challenge had taken place virtually with 36 primary schools in attendance.  There was an abundance of positive feedback and they hope to hold it physically in Guildhall when possible.

Christ’s Hospital continue to work with charities such as the Richard Reeves Foundation, Diocese of London, John Lyon’s Charity, and primary school headteachers to help identify children in need across London.

There were no questions.

There was no other business.

MOTION - That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act as follows:-

Item No.                                             Exempt Paragraph(s)

10 & 13                                                          3

11 & 12                                                          1

RESOLVED - That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part I of the Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

To agree the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 13 March 2020.

RESOLVED – That the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 13 March 2020 be approved as an accurate record.

An opportunity to provide an update on the progress of children presented in the last five years.

The Committee provided updates on the presentees.

To discuss applications for the Corporation’s 2021 Presentation to Christ’s Hospital.

The Committee received and discussed the applications of the potential Corporation Presentees for 2021.

To receive the Annual Safeguarding Report 2021 of Christ’s Hospital.

The Committee noted the Annual Safeguarding Report for 2021.

Three questions were raised from Members of the Committee.

There was no other business.