CS 721 - Withdrawal of Academy Trust Co-Sponsorship (Table 6 Paragraph 19) (Part A)
April 20, 2026 Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services approved the withdrawal of the Council's role as Co-Sponsor of New College Durham Academy Trust on 20/04/2026. This decision allows a newly formed Academy Trust to support its schools with current articles and schemes of delegation. The Head of Education and Skills will manage the Council's function as Local Education Authority.
Full council record
Decision
Request to withdraw its role as Co-Sponsor of New College Durham Academy Trust so that a newly formed Academy Trust is able to support its schools in line with the most current Academy Trust articles and schemes of delegation.
The decision to withdraw from the Co-Sponsorship of New College Durham Academy Trust has been agreed and that decision was supported by the Corporate Leadership Team on within CLT Performance Assurance on 19th December 2025.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Apr 2026 |