Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Deputy Shravan Joshi, Alpa Raja, Ian Seaton and Deputy Giles Shilson.

There were no members’ declarations.

To agree the public minutes and non-public summary of the meeting held on 30 May 2022.

The public minutes of the meeting of held on 30 May 2022 were approved as an accurate record.

Report of Christ’s Hospital.

Members received a report of Christ’s Hospital School regarding the Impact Report.

The Director of Development at Christ’s Hospital informed Members that the Impact Report is the “principal” document produced by Christ’s Hospital which demonstrates the difference bursaries can make. No other school in Europe places as great an emphasis on bursaries. The Director highlighted two new programmes implemented in September 2022: Activity for Life and Learning for Life. Activiy for Life aimed to encourage young people’s interest in physical activity, whilst Learning for Life was designed to help junior pupils transition from primary to secondary school and senior pupils to develop skills for later life and employment.

The Director of Development welcomed views of members to enhance the report further.

A Member noted the recent success of the Old Blues alumni network, and enquired what had changed from 2020-2022. The Director replied that the main catalyst had been allowing pupils from years 12-13 to have direct contact with the Old Blues network for mentoring and careers advice. He referred to an online platform featuring 4,500 Old Blues which offered support to both pupils and alumni.

A Member asked how the £20 million in bursary support compared to previous years. In reply, the Director said that it is fairly consistent, allowing for inflation. In the early days of the pandemic, the School had had to increase support to alleviate pressure on parents. At the time of the meeting, Christ’s Hospital was at a stage to review bursaries for next year, to ensure that they could support parents and make sure their children could join the school. He also noted that the fee income for Christ’s Hospital was comparatively modest.

A Member expressed their surprise that only 14% of pupils were eligible for free school meals, as they would expect

The Committee publicly recorded its thanks to Sarah Clifton for her support over the years.

There was no other business.

MOTION - The following items are exempt from publication on the grounds that they relate to functions of the Court of Common Council which are not subject to the provisions of Part VA and Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

RESOLVED – That the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that they relate to functions of the Court of Common Council which are not subject to the provisions of Part VA and Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

To agree the non-public minutes of the meeting held on 30 May 2022.

The non-public minutes of the meeting held 30^th May 2022 were approved as an accurate record.

Report of Christ’s Hospital.

Members received a report of Christ’s Hospital providing an update on the activities of the school.

To discuss applications for the Corporation’s 2022 Presentation to Christ’s Hospital.

Members considered the candidates for the City Corporation’s September 2023 presentee, Candidates 1, 2 and 4.

The Chairman to be heard.

The Chairman requested that Donation Governors contact their presentees so that updates could be given at the next meeting.

Donation Governors to be heard.

To note updates from Donation Governors.

There were no questions.

There were no urgent items of business.