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Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 10.00 am
March 17, 2026 at 10:00 am Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Children, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee is scheduled to consider several key reports, including proposals for school admissions, the replacement of modular classrooms, and new agreements for specialist educational provisions. The committee will also review performance data and financial matters related to children's social care services.
School Admissions Arrangements for 2027-28
A significant item on the agenda is the proposed admission arrangements and scheme for the 2027-28 academic year. This includes proposals for both primary and secondary schools. The report pack contains appendices detailing the proposed primary admissions scheme1 and arrangements2, as well as the proposed secondary admissions scheme3 and arrangements4. The committee will consider the Proposed Revision of Rates Payable and Charges Levied by Kent County Council for Children's Social Care Services in 2026-27
which outlines proposed changes to the financial framework for these vital services.
Replacement of Modular Classrooms at Dover Grammar School for Girls
The committee is set to review a proposal for the replacement of modular classrooms at Dover Grammar School for Girls5. This item includes a decision report6 and an equality impact assessment7.
New Agreements for Specialist Educational Provisions
The meeting will also address new agreements for Specialist Resource Provisions, Specialist Post-16 Institutions, and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). Reports are available detailing the decision for these agreements8, along with associated equality impact assessments for specialist resource provisions9, specialist post-16 institutions10, and PRUs11. The committee will also consider the relevant PRoD
(Proposal for Decision) documents for these agreements121314.
Young Carers Contract Commissioning
A new contract for young carers is also scheduled for discussion. The report pack includes a decision report15, a PRoD
document16, and appendices containing demographic data17, an options table18, and further supporting information19.
Performance Monitoring
The committee will receive a performance update through the CYPE Directorate Scorecard - January 2026
. This includes both a county-only version20 and a full version with district data21.
Contract Register and Risk Management
The meeting agenda includes a review of the Contract Register, with supporting documents including the register itself22 and an appendix23. Additionally, a report on Risk Management for Children, Young People and Education is scheduled, with a cover report24 and an appendix25 detailing the risk register.
SACRE Annual Report
The Kent SACRE (Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education)26 Annual Report for 2024-2025 is also listed for information.
Work Programme
Finally, the committee will review its Work Programme for the upcoming period, with a document outlining the programme available27.
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The Proposed Primary Admissions Scheme 2027-28 outlines how children will be allocated places in primary schools. ↩
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Proposed Primary Arrangements for 2027-28 details the specific rules and criteria for primary school admissions. ↩
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The Proposed Secondary Admissions Scheme 2027-28 details the specific rules and criteria for secondary school admissions. ↩
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Proposed Secondary Arrangements for 2027-28 details the specific rules and criteria for secondary school admissions. ↩
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Dover Grammar School for Girls is a selective secondary school located in Dover, Kent. ↩
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The Decision Report for agenda item 26/00001 provides the council's recommendation regarding the replacement of modular classrooms. ↩
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An Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) evaluates the potential impact of a proposal on different groups of people. ↩
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The Cabinet Committee Decision Report for agenda item 26/00014 outlines the committee's decision on new agreements for specialist educational provisions. ↩
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This EQIA assesses the impact of agreements for Specialist Resource Provisions. ↩
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This EQIA assesses the impact of agreements for Specialist Post-16 Institutions. ↩
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This EQIA assesses the impact of agreements for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). ↩
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The PRoD document for agenda item 26/00014 provides the proposal for decision regarding specialist educational provisions. ↩
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The PRoD document for agenda item 26/00014 provides the proposal for decision regarding specialist educational provisions. ↩
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The PRoD document for agenda item 26/00014 provides the proposal for decision regarding specialist educational provisions. ↩
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The Decision Report for agenda item 26/00005 outlines the council's recommendation for commissioning a new contract for young carers. ↩
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The PRoD document for agenda item 26/00005 provides the proposal for decision regarding the young carers contract. ↩
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Demographic data provides information about the characteristics of the population, which is relevant for understanding the needs of young carers. ↩
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The Options Table presents different choices or approaches for commissioning the new contract. ↩
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Appendix 2 provides further supporting information for the young carers contract proposal. ↩
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The CYPE Directorate Scorecard - January 2026 - County Only Version provides performance data for the Children, Young People and Education directorate across the county. ↩
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The CYPE Directorate Scorecard - January 2026 - Full Version with Districts provides performance data broken down by district. ↩
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The Contract Register lists all current contracts held by the council. ↩
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Appendix One provides further details or a breakdown of the contract register. ↩
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The Risk Register Cover Report introduces the council's approach to managing risks. ↩
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Appendix 1 of the Risk Register details specific risks and their management strategies. ↩
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SACREs are statutory bodies that advise local authorities on religious education and collective worship in schools. ↩
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The Work Programme outlines the future agenda items and planned activities for the committee. ↩
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