Agenda item

Update on Southwark College Courses and the Preferential Opportunities for Looked After Children

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RESOLVED:

 

1.  The it be noted that:

 

·  Southwark College has an agreement in place that all looked after children and care leavers will be guaranteed an interview for an appropriate course at the College (who wish to have one

 

·  Significant development has taken place at the college to develop a vocational curriculum that has been co-designed with local employers to better meet local employment needs

 

·  A specialist dyslexia centre for post 16 looked after children has been opened at the college in partnership with the council.

 

2.  That the Principal of the College be invited to attend the corporate parenting committee meeting next year to report back on the impact of these changes.

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