Agenda item

The Board noted the recently circulated London Councils report on Pupil Place Planning and Forecasts, noting the significant decline in pupil population numbers in London.

The Board also noted the recently circulated report of the National Foundation for Educational Research on ethnic diversity in the teaching workforce.

Members were asked to forward guest suggestions for the Education Board dinner in April 2024.

Members were asked to consult the publication on DBS checks available at this link, noting that any elected CoL member doing any voluntary work must be carried out through the relevant school: 

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65a90d5a94c997000daeb9f1/2024-01-18_Min_Hoare_DBS_Checks_Leaders.pdf