Agenda item

Chief Executive Officer of the City of London Academies Trust (CoLAT) to be heard.

The Board received a verbal update from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the City of London Academies Trust (CoLAT) and the Chair of CoLAT’s Board of Trustees about suspensions at the academies.

In response to a query from a Member, the Board was informed that during a pupil’s suspension, the priority is ensuring that they complete academic work. After five days of suspension, most pupils will attend another school site where they receive more therapeutic attention to help re-engage them back into their own school.

Members were informed that CoLAT has found it effective to offer apprenticeships to Key Stage 4 pupils who have engaged in serious misconduct when appropriate. It was noted that this is not an option for Key Stage 3 pupils.

RESOLVED – That the update be noted.