§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what are the functions and purpose of proposed sponsor governors for county and controlled schools; under what circumstances she would expect to use her proposed powers of direction; and what financial arrangements she would expect to be agreed prior to her decision to make a directive. [2693]
§ Mr. Robin SquireThe Department proposes to enable county, voluntary-controlled and special agreement secondary schools have to have sponsor governors. This626W is taking to encourage partnerships between Barnsley and Doncaster TEC and the local employment service. [2677]
§ Mr. PaiceBarnsley and Doncaster TEC has in place a joint statement of arrangement with the two local Employment Service district offices in its area, for liaison and co-operation. This results in regular meetings between the TEC, Employment Service district managers and lead suppliers to discuss and take forward operational matters.
The statement of arrangement has been strengthened this year by the addition of specific targets for training for work referrals and starts; and arrangements for joint monitoring of performance.