EDUCATION COMMITTEE

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Report of Education Committee

Meeting on 25 March, 1973

The Deputy Mayor (Councillor Barry 3Niroar) Chairman,! "•* Councillor/ AmosAldermen:

Councillors:

•Slower

* S Altfcen* Miss Bednell , Blair-Stewart

*:* Chandler* Clark* Crlpps

Co-opted:

Peakins* Garrett* HarrlsoQ -

* Mr 'L" J Btirrows*' Mr J M Davies-* Mr. A ¥ BamLin* Mrs D E Haghes

* Denotes Members present.,

PAST I- - BECOMffiTOAHOSS

* Ball ; , ..* MacBae -."'..* Beece '"

* ColTKMcne 'Ball* Bines- - ..* Mrs Keea, ••-Zerr ". ' •

* Short' •*• Toms .

• Wagner- ;* Weare* Mrs Wells

Mr B-We D' ¥ Bbgers

*'Hr G'¥ Scotney* Br.K Segal

College' of .Technology- -and: Art - ProposedBBCOMMEUMTIOg 1:'Change of .lame:. ." . . • ,(Becoimendatlon 2: farther Education Sob-Committee: 141978) • Upon recommendation "by the Further Education. Sub-Commttee,,Besolved to BBCCHMEHDs

That the title of the Harrow College! of Technology and Art; be changed to -"Harrow College, of Higher .Education1*;, this, 'approval, being subject to the 'change being phased IB dttring the periodesdlng- September 1979' asd to the change being1 Bade at -no - . additional cost to the Authority and within resoiirces allocated tothe College', * '" •'.-'•

recommendation Is subaitted in accordance- with StandingOrder 43). ' • . - . ' -.•;.-

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215.' Arrangement of Agenda; RESOLVED: That all items be taken with the press and public present with the exception of the report of the Director of Education - Pinner and District Community Association: Possible Joint Project. • • .

216. . Minutes; RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 24January, 1978 be signed as a correct record and those of the.special meeting held on 2 March, 1978 be deferred until printed.

217. • Retirement of Headteacher; Mr Gordon V Scotney; The Director of . . Education and the Chairman and Members of the Committee paid tribute

to the work and educational record of Mr Gordon Scotney who is retiring as Headmaster-of West Lodge Middle School. Mr Scotney

•. replied in appreciative terms.

218. Re-ports of Sub-Committees; RESOLVED: That the reports-of the Schools Sub-Committee held on 8 March, 1978 and the Further Education Sub-Committee held on 14 March, 1978 appearing as appendices to this report be received and, except where otherwise dealt with in this report, be confirmed.

219• Appointment of Co-opted Members to the Education Committee for the Municipal Year 1978/79;RESOLVED;To recommend to the annual meeting of :the. Council that the following persons be appointed as

• co-opted members of the Education Committee-for the Municipal Year,1978/79J- ,

Mr R. R Bellion . ,' Mrs D E Hughes, ." Mr J Burrows Mr B G Knight Mr J L Cudmore Mr G W Scotney

. Mr'J Davies ' Dr M Segal . Mr A J Garrett

220. Harrow Community Workshop - Accommodation; Upon report'by the Director of Education,

RESOLVED: That an application (be made ,to the Development Control Committee for planning consent rto use of the workshop at the Roxeth Youth, and Community Centre'by the Harrow Community Workshop for a further 12 months from January, 1978.

221. . Conversions from Oil to Gas for all Schools Heating Installations• at Present Oil Fired; 'Upon recommendation by the Working Party on Education Buildings (15 March 1978),

RESOLVED: That the officers be authorised to:-

(1) complete negotiations with the North Thames Gas Board for a supply of gas on contract terms for the Harrow College of Technology and Art;

(2) upon successful completion of (l) above to seek quotations from specialist manufacturers for the installation of gas burners to the boiler plant at Harrow College of Technology and Art,

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(3) proceed with (2) above within the budgetary provision made in the 1978/79 .revenue budget, and

(4) negotiate terms with the Sbrth Thames Gas Board for the fallowing- schools and complete detailed investigations: izrfeo th'e feasibility of conversions at those schools

Weald First & Middle Pinner YI Fors CollegeLowlands 71 Form- College • Socks Heath High SchoolMountview Bigh School ' Whitmore -High SchoolNower Hill High School .

•Space Heating Plant; Optimum Start; The Working-.Party on Education Buildings (15 March 1978) considered, a report "by the Assistant

-, ' Controller of Architecture on the principle of automatically . -. -. bringing space heating plant into operation at the latest possible

, • _ time to achieve the required temperature at occupation.

EESOLYED: (l) That the officers be authorised to seek -quotations: .for the installation of the necessary equipment from specialist : manufacturere at establishments where the saving is- self-financing commencing with the oil fired installations: in the following- premises:- ' • /',-'.

Aylwaxd •" ' ' -Mountivew-' Cedars Hbwer Hill . '-..._Stag Lane Pinner 71 Form College v '. '.Weald" • • ' - Books Heath' ' " • •-.•• ' . . • .'--Canons High ' . Salvatorian - '

, -Qayton • -H.C.F.S. - Whitefriars annex . '; , Hatch End High Whitmore--; ._.. Lowlands -¥I -Itorm College" -Harrow College of Technology and Art.

- Harrow College! of further Education

(2) to note that a specific loan sanction to a total of £20,000•: for this type of work: has-been received from the Department ofEducation and Science; ' . •

(3) "fc° s.eek the approval of Policy and Resources Committee to : . include a programnie of\such works in this year |! s capital programme• ' to a total of £20,0005'' \ " •

(4) to authorise the work to- commence as soon as possible under delegated powers to1 the chief officers:;

.- (5) to monitor tiie efficacy of'-the installations: and report back".' • the savings achieved; and , ,

(6)- to note that the suggestions -for projects to complete this programme -will be made, to a future meeting.

- 223.. . Biermal Discomfort in Education Buildings; Upon, recommendation bythe Working- Party on Education Buildings: (15 March. 1978),

SESOLTODs That a proportion (at a figure for 1978/79 to- be agreed with the Chairman of the Working- Party) of each year's overall • . Elinor improvement revenue vote be devoted to alleviating' this

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' problem by way of such small works as may effect some 'improvement, . (note: a figure of £5,000 out of a total of €68,000 for ,1978/79 has been agreed), and that high priority be given at Vaughan Middle School.

224. Procedure and Policy for Initiating and Approving Alterations toEducation Buildings by Either Selp-Hel-p Schemes or Occupier Action; Upon report by the Working Party on Education Buildings (15 March 1978),

RESOLVED: That the Committee adopt the general policy recommended by the Working Party in such schemes.

225. ' Accommodation at Cedars First and Middle Schools; Upon recommendation by the Working Party on Education Buildings (15 March 1978),

-' - . RESOLVED: To concur in the recommendation of the Working Party in •_ this matter and inform the managers of Cedars First and Middle Schools accordingly.

226. Pinner Mew Cemetery and Nower Hill High School; Upon recommendation by the Working Party on Education Buildings (15 March .1978) regarding the use on a temporary basis of part of land allocated to Pinner New Cemetery for-a playing field for Nower Hill High School,

RESOLVED: That the Education Committee:-

(1) include a project in the 1978/79 capital programme to adap.t the area in question to be financed by way of key sector loan sanction up to €5,000under Circular 66/76 subject to the balance (currently estimated at €2,435) being raised by the school and being available by the commencement of the project;

(2) seek the approval of the Policy and Resources Committee to the above revision of the capital programme;

(3) include a growth item of €1,065 p.a. at current prices in the•; . revenue budget from 1979/80 onwards for maintenance of grounds;

(4) inform the Estates and'Strategic Planning Sub-Committee of this decision; and

.. (5) inform the General Public Services Committee accordingly and ask them to arrange for the necessary deconseeration of this land.

227. Economies in School Meals; Establishment of Mini-kitchen; Park High Sjshool; Upon recommendation by the Working Party oh Education Buildings (15 March 1978),

RESOLVED: (l) That a mini-kitchen be established at Park High School and that the cost of the equipment (estimated at €9,000)

. -together with necessary installation works etc., be financed as far as possible from the €10,000 saving accrued in transport to playing fields for the present year and that any additional installation cost be charged to the Minor Improvement allowance for 1978/79;

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(2) the Policy and Resources Committee "be asked to approve'• • virement 'within the above voteheads; and

(3) that the appropriate Trades Unions be consulted on .this matter.

228. "' Amendments to the 1978/79 Balding Programme: She EducationCommittee considered the recommendation of the ¥orking Party oh Education Buildings together with a report by the Director of

' Education, that the Department of Education and Science (by letter - dated 21 March 1978) had informed the Authority that their final

allocation for building projects at Primary and Secondary Schools - to be started daring the 'period 1 April 1978 to 31 March 1979' will be £218,000 at 1978 prices.

BESOLVED: (l) To amend the budget provisions: and -seek planning permission where necessary for ezisting projects, in the 1978/79

_. ; programme as shown below:

Sacred Heart Gayton-Eigfa • Mountview High Whrbnore High

Batch End High

Current Key Sector Budget Provision

75,000 60,000 12>000 12,000'

12,000

.Mobiles .and Worksunder 5,000

]?ire PrecautionsWorks

E.C.T.A. improvement of changing facilities ;

8,000

15,500

5.500

£ , Proposed

75,000 So change 60,pOO Ho change 12,000 No-change. .

- Defer to earlystart 1979/80.

16,500 Increase -(Contract milrequire, finance

;: from L.D.S.provisionalready budgeted).

12^000 Increase

19,000 Increase

5«500 Ho change_______200,000 200,000

The projects to be financed outside the. block .allocation remainunchanged.. - . - ••.•'-

(2) that in respect of Hatch End High, School Phase 5 the Committeeapprove the financing; as now reported and the seeking1 of tenders.;

(3) to note that the Director of Education will be reporting at a later date on the suggested use of the £18,000 uncommitted from the Department of Education and. Science allocation; and

(4) to seek the approval, of the Policy and Besources Committee to the amendments to the Capital Programme.

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229. Special Programme to Assist Reorganisation 1978/79; The Committee considered a recommendation by the Working Party on Education . Buildings (15 March 1978) together with a report by the Director of Education that the Department of Education and Science (by letter dated 22 March 1978) had informed the Authority that the following projects had been accepted for inclusion amongst those A eligible to start under the reorganisation part of the programme:-

Gayton High - RemodellingPark High - Remodelling and improvement of Home Economics

The works are to re-instate facilities which were omitted from projects in earlier years in order to keep these projects within their budget provision and the Authority's block allocation.

The Working Party had recommended the following priority order:-

(Gayton High - Remodelling• 1. (Park High - Remodelling

(Mountview High - Remodelling

2. Salvatorian - Adaptations to High School

,. (Park High - Home Economics Improvement (Mountview • - Home Economics Improvement

4. Hatch End - Home Economics and Heedlecraft

• RESOLVED: (l) -That the report of the Director of Education be noted and' the Policy and Resources Committee be requested to make the necessary revised budgetary provision in the capital programme; and

(2) that the Home Economics Adviser be consulted as to whether the improvement of the Home Economics accommodation would be preferable

. at either Park High or Mountview High Schools and that. the Department of Education and Science be consulted accordingly if necessary.

250. School Building Programme 1979/80. 1980/81. 1981/82; Uponrecommendation by the Working Party on Education Buildings (15 March 1978) and report by the Director of Education,

RESOLVED: That the programme (appearing as appendix 1 to this report) be adopted to enable the feasibility thereof to be assessed as part of the capital programme review.

251. Skateboarding facilities; Upon report by the Director of Education,

RESOLVED: That (l) the feasibility of using School premises/ playgrounds be investigated; and

(2) a pilot scheme be mounted in order that the practical implications may be considered.

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• 232. • Working Party on Elmers Court; She Committee considered1 a report of the Director of • Education on the recommendations of the ¥orMng

••.'-, . . Party on Elmers Court.

. . - " - :'. Tn adopting the recommendations the Committee noted the; request'of• . the Director of Finance that in, the event of f'(vi) being adopted •

at some time in the future other Standing Committees "of the Council should also be consulted,

RESOLVED; (a) that agreement be reached not to extend the Tipper • , • age limit of Elmers Court-School; • .

. -.-' (b) that the Working Party continue- to investigate other uses, if . ' any., to be made of the site and buildings', and report "to a future :

meeting of the Education Committee; '-'-..

1 (d) that arrangements be made for consultation with.representatives of the staff and appropriate Union representatives on the implications of the decisions (a) and (b)j

(d) that, arrangements be made 'subsequently to inform- other ".. • Authorities;

, .-," (e) that a list of the'posts held by'the teaching and non-teaching-.••..-- staff at Elmers Court,, together with the appropriate salary scales,

.' _ -be supplied to. the Members of -the ¥orking Party; ;• f \ '(f) that feasibility studies,be prepared on. the-following

."-. alternative uses of the site, including1 possible combinations,-for " - _ -. consideration at a future meetings ' - '

•(i) Continued use as a School- in part of the building, with • . particular reference to'minimum operational size. ' "

(ii) Extension, of the Field Study Centre,, including' facilities ...-'. for advance level work. .-' ' - ".,''"

".' (iii) Use as an Outdoor Pursuits Centre for the Youth Service and , • • " . . senior- secondary age' children, • •

. ' •; (iv) Use as .an in-Service draining Centre for Teachers and for : • - other courses for adults.

(v) • Use, if possible,.in conjunction with the urban programme,, to- give residential experience for primary and secondary

- - . classes.' . - - : _•"

(vi) Use "by voluntary organisations,, e.g. Girl Guides.-

(vii) .An attempt be made to co-operate with other Local Education Authorities according to-the types-and, variety, of-provisions.

' .' (g) that the Headteacher, staff and, appropriate Union 'representatives, be informed of the decisions in (a),- (b) and, (e) above. . , ,

that the School's Governing Body be informed of .the decision in above. " .

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233. Education Nursery Building Programme 1978/79; Upon report by the Assistant Controller of Architecture,

RESOLVED: That in respect of the under-mentioned schools the . Committee (l) approve the use of components in accordance with

Standing Order 53.

(2) authorise the making of applications for planning permission in respect of the development as agreed or to be agreed by the Working Party on Education Buildings.

. • Longfield First and Middle SchoolWelldon Park First School •Grange First SchoolLittle Stanmore First and Middle- School •Kenmore Park First SchoolWeald First School' . •

234. . Welldon Park First and Middle Schools - Completion of Site Work;• The Committee considered a joint report by the Controllers of Education Services, Financial Services and Architecture.

' • It was noted that except for the site works -this School was completed in April 197^. 'The site works were not completed because there were inadequate monies within the contract .to carry

• out and complete the work. An estimate of the probable cost of the work related to tenders received in July of last year is £4,000.

The Committee consider the, works are necessary to prevent recurrent expenditure and problems with weeds etc., on this ground surrounding a new School. It is also considered by the Committee to be a potential health hazard to children at the School and to

• surrounding occupiers. Accordingly it is,

. RESOLVED: That the Policy and Resources Committee be asked to approve, as a matter of urgency, a new capital project in the sum of £4,000 financed by way pf Circular 66/76 in the year.1978/79 and amend the capital programme accordingly to enable this work to be undertaken in the forthcoming planting season.

235. References, from Other Committees; RESOLVED; (l) That the following references be received and noted;-

(a) from Policy and Resources Committee - Use of contractors. •

(b) from General Public Services Committee - Watercourses.

(c) from Estates and Strategic Planning Sub-Committee - 691/697 Kenton Lane, HW. Access to Weald First and Middle School;

(2) that with regard to (c) above the Estates and Strategic Planning Sub-Committee be informed that the Education Committee consider a pedestrian access to Weald First and Middle School is desired.

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"236. - Industrial Action by Teachers;. BSSOL'VED: • (l) To receive and, note the report of the Director of Education, in, this matter; and

(2) that the Committee express their thanks to the officers and '- • Headteachers for their efforts during this 'period,

23?.- Soxbourne Middle School:: EESOLVE3): That (l) the Director ofEducation be asked to investigate the resolution by the. Boxbourne

. Middle School Managing; Body concerning buildings: on, that site and in consultation with the Chairman, and, Hominiated Member 'to take any" necessary action; and

(,2)- the Performance Beview Steering1 Group review1 the procedurefor dealing with resolutions of Managing and, <k>verning_3odies.

238. Pinner & District ConminTn'ty Association.! Possible Joint Project; The Education Committee considered a report by the Director of Education containing, inter alia*- options for Youth and Community ,provision in the Pinner area.

' . The Education Committee recognised that the originally envisaged. • '. scheme (Option 3) benefited the Housing ComMttee as well as the

Youth and Community. Service but because of the unavailability of -LDS resources were not able to recommend that option. • The Committee were influenced, by the nature of the alternative

. accommodation available,, none ".of which is satisfactory as long term 'provision for the Youth and Community activities at present housed .'in Pinner Centre. •;'•.""•-'"-." ' "' . \ • ' .'.' -_ .

, BESOL7ED: .'(l) That option, 2 be commended-to the Policy and, Resources• -. Committee entailing1 a;grant of £17,500 to the Pinner and District

Community Association which with.a Department of Education and Science grant of £J5f:06o will allow' the Community Association to

'. proceed with Phase I of their development; - •

..'.' (2) that the Housing Committee be advised that the adoption, of .option 2 would mean, that the housing project could not'proceed; and

(3) that the officers be asked to report at a later date as to any . possible alternative, method, of financing a. scheme.

239* .; Shanks to Members and. Officers; -'The Chairman (Councillor D J Amos}' thanked the members for their work over the past year and, paid

• special tribute to the work of Alderman Gauge for his services to. . education in the Borough,, ' *' , '

- The members expressed their thanks to1 the Chairman and officers for. ' their work during' the past year. .' . ." . •.

'{late: The meeting en&sgfaX 10.40 p-m,.}

Signed: D>J. AMOSChairman

Education Authority

- Harrow (

London B

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gfo)

19

79/8

0 Bu

ildi

ng Year

Priority N

o.

of Project

Scho

ol o

f Pro.iect.

Salv

ator

ian

HOESA

accommodation

repl

acem

ent/

de

moli

tion

Whitmore

Brief

desc

ript

ion of P

roject (

including

the

prop

orti

on of

the

valu

e directed t

owar

ds B

asic

Need,

improvement/replacement and a note o

f wh

ethe

r it

ass

ists

comprehensive r

eorg

anis

atio

n)

12-16

- To

pro

vide

places

and

facilities f

or 5

P.E.

Comprehensive High S

choo

l (600 p

laces) f

or

toys w

anti

ng Roman Catholic

deno

mina

tion

al

education.

This

project a

ssis

ts r

e-organisation

Upon adv

ice

of t

he C

ontroller

of Eng

inee

ring

, the Au

thor

ity

is c

onsi

deri

ng rep

laci

ng/r

epai

ring

HORSA accommodation.

The

objective

is t

o reduce the amount o

f th

is unsatisfactory

accommodation and ac

hiev

e re

venu

e savings on

running

cost

s.

Convenience

food kitchens

are

also

being considered as

rep

lace

ment

s wh

ere

appr

opri

ate.

Re

venu

e monies f

or t

he w

orks

required t

o be d

one in 1978/79 (a

ppro

x. ha

lf)

have

not been forthcoming and will b

e the

subj

ect

of a s

eparate

report t

o. a f

utur

e committee.

12 -

16

To effect

adap

tati

ons

to a

chie

ve r

atio

nali

sati

on

of s

pecialist

area

s following re-organisation.

This

sch

ool,

although in

one

building,

was

formerly .organised as

two

separate

sing

le s

ex

.sch

ools

.. Th

is p

roje

ct a

ssists r

e-organisation.

Cost

of

Aug.

1977

pri

ces

(excluding

abnormals)

P

ro S1

100,

000

50,0

00

-

45,000

8

.<> '

(1) 4 (a)

4 (b)

4' (o.

)

4.(d)

4 (e

)

5 .

Lowlands

16 -

18

West

Lodge 1

st

Belm

ont Mi

ddle

Ma

rlbo

roug

h 1s

t an

d Mi

ddle

Mobi

le c

lassroom

move

ment

s an

d Fire P

reca

utio

n Wo

rk

Moimtvlew

5 -

8 8-12

5- 1

2

Hatch

End

High

Cano

ns

12 -

'16

-12

*' 16

1.2 -

16

Remodelling from t

he 1

976/

77 M

ajor P

roject

(cur

rent

ly i

n construction)

omitted

to- keep.the

proj

ect wi

thin

its

bud

geta

ry p

rovision a

nd t

he

1976

/77

block

loan s

anction.

This

project a

ssis

ts

re-o

rgan

isat

ion.

•',_••

Incr

ease

s In

the

area

of a

ncil

lary

pro

visi

on f

or

staf

f, pu

pil

cloa

ks a

nd t

oile

ts t

o meet s

peci

fic

defloienoes

in t

hese

thr

ee s

chools,

I I

Bala

nce

of r

e-modelling areas

omit

ted

from

pr

evio

us m

inor

and

major c

apital p

roje

cts

to

stay w

ithi

n bl

ock

loan

.san

ctio

n,

Part

icul

ar

deficiencies o

n BB

7 a

nd Home

Economics*

Balance

of r

e-mo

dell

ing

area

s' omitted f

rom

previous m

inor c

apit

al p

roje

cts

to s

tay

within"

block

loan

sanction,

Part

icul

ar d

efic

ienc

y in

li

brar

y, re

sour

ces

area a

nd s

taff p

rovision,

?o p

rovi

de t

he 8

2 pl

aces

nee

ded

to c

ompl

ete.

't

he r

eorganisation

of. this s

choo

l .a

s'.o

rigi

nall

y planned

in t

he 7

6/77 m

ajor b

uilding

proj

ect

'• cu

rren

tly

in c

onstruction

by p

rovi

ding

the

necessary

spor

ts f

acil

ity.

15,0

00

50,0

00

Hot

quan

tifi

ed

22,0

00

30,000

70,0

00

8. ^> o

(1) 6 7 8

.(2)

Sacred Heart

Rook

s H

eath

Now

er H

ill

Park

Mou

ntvi

ew

12 -

16

12-1

6

12 12 12

16 16 16

•• -.'.-

-...

• : (

4) .

- .-

•..>•

Completion o

f adaptations

to 5

F.E.

girls

S'.C.

comprehensive

and works

in connection wi

th

HB7.

. •

- di

tto

- Whitmore.

Priority N

o.3

Provision

of.sport f

acility

commensurate w

ith

this t

ype

of s

chool

and

for which facility

there

is a

singular

lack at

each s

chool

(5)

45,0

00

45,0

00

70,0

0070

,000

70,0

00

68

2,0

00

EDDGAXEOAI

.. SCHOOLS StfU-COMMI!TTEE; , ' ] '.. 8th Marfeh, W&

The Deputy ̂ Mayors Councillor Barry Turner • . -

Chairman.!,. '• • * Councillor Hines

. Aldermen: - .-,-.. -* Sange • : *• Seece ' •';..- "... ..

•Councillors:: * Amos (ex offieio) * ColTxjme Hill.-.'"'••.>*' Miss Bednell E * Mrs:., Keen,. .. ' •" .

.Slair Stewart . , • Kerr '"' . ; ; . * -. " ' * Cripps ; . * Mutt

' .'.-•' ' Edis,: • • j * Short , - V.* .Garrett' • : • * Tows ' -'".'•.

-••."';•'. ferrison ' .* Mrs. Tfells' (ex offieio)• ' * ' -

•Go-opted Memibers: , " ••• ; ," -, ' - :•'' ' I ' .-•:-.' •

Messrs: .. , . * Burrows \': * Bogers • .',.,-;'• .. , •* Davies. ; ' .* Scotney "

•' ' •• ._ ' • * .Knight - '_ . * 03r. Segal,' • ' • " . • , ' ;

• Benotes- Members present • - - -'. r':

PAEf I - BEGOMMEMD11I01S • ' -. • *

1s Stanffinff Order 55 •

33ie issistaBt Controller of Architecirore suibmitted, in accordance' •with Standing -Order 53> a "list of it:ems: to "be used at Ihittlesea - School - Sherapy Pool and Extension (Special Schools) 'and -Hatch End High School, Ehase III (Minor "Works) -for which there would appear

''to fee -no suitable alt ernatlveSe « - - • .

Eesolved to

"'fhat the Education Coimaittee approve the use of components as • reported iii accordance with Standing Order 53* -

IM^OMMSBATIOM 2; Education Civic' Budget 1977/78 - KSaihtenance' of Education Bnildings, Harrow Weald "71th. fform College - Beplacement

. of •Windows; • - " v

.'The Assistant Controller of 'Architecture reported, that a; scheme has; Ibeen prepared for the complete replacement of the -windows, at the Science/Canteen Mock at the College with ai-tmi-n-T-nm framed units' and recommended "a financing method, for the estimated cost of the •work. - '

'BesolTed to

That the Education Committee approve (i) the outline proposals, .- (ii) the "budget estimate and, the recommended, financing1 method, . (as suBmitted to Members only with the Schools Sub-Committee Agenda),,and (Iii) the Issue of 'invitations to tender.,

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RECOMMENDATION 5: Premature Retirement of Teachers; 'The Department of Education and Science have proposed that regulations should be made to provide, subject to certain conditions, that when a teacher is retired prematurely on redundancy or in the interest Of the Authority's efficient exercise of its functions he may be given

. ' compensation by way of payment of the pension earned. The *> regulations will be broadly in the same form as those already in operation covering other Authority employees.

It is understood that the regulations will not be introduced in the near future and the D,E.S,, in the meantime,-has issued a Letter of Intent, subject to usual Parliamentary Procedure, to make

. Regulations :-

(i) enabling accrued superannuation benefits under the Teachers' Superannuation Regulations to be paid to teachers aged 50 or over with five or more years service and whose service is terminated because of redundancy or in the interests of the efficient exercise of the employer's functions and

(ii) enabling local authorities to offer compensation, at their discretion and subject to certain limits, to such teachers by way of enhancement of the benefits payable under (i) above,,

Resolved to RECOMMEND: . • ' .

That (i) the Committee act immediately in accordance with the advice given by the D.E.S. viz that it would not be unreasonable

• for Authorities to deal with urgent cases in accordance with the .Letter of Intent; and (ii) a Superannuation Panel, similar,to that already operating for non-teaching staff .employees, comprising the Chairman, Vice Chairman and the nominated member of .the Education Committee, be established to consider individual cases as they arise and to approve, subject to appropriate financing action being taken, such enhanced payments as they may consider appropriate.

RECOMMEHDATIOH 4; Revision of Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education

The Director of Education has reported on the problems arising out of• the use by the Authority of an Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education which has not been changed since it was published by the Middlesex County Council in 1946.

Before an existing Syllabus of Religious Education can be replaced the following requirements must be met:-

A conference must be convened by the LEA to consist of four Committees, These Committees must be representative of each of the following:

(i) Those religious denominations which the Authorityconsider ought to be represented; ji

(ii) the Church of England;

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(iii) such Associations of Teachers 'as in the opinion of the Authority ought to "be represented? _ , -

(XT) the Authority itself.

. She conference must "be unanimous IT* recommending ah, agreed syllabus,, The Authority may accept or reject "but not modify the syllabus.. In case of failure in unanimous recommendations, the Secretary of State most appoint a similarly representative . "body of persons experienced -in S«3., to prepare a; syllabus.

Besolved to BECOHMSBI).; ' •

That an Agreed Syllabus Conference "be established to review the arrangements for Beliglous Education in the Borough in accordance with Schedules 25-29 of the 1944 Education Act, the membership ofwhich to be' the subject of a further report to Committee.,

•BBCH3MMEiffimOJ8 .5: 197.6/77 Capital Building' JErogramW St. Bominic's Sixth gonn College — Financing of Local Education Authority Liability

At its meeting on 26 October 1977 the Schools Sub-Committee approved interim payments to the Archdiocese of Westminster Schools Commission of the Authority*s agreed proportion of the cost of the. work and fees, viz £69,800 9 on the submission of the private Architect 1^ interim certificates within limits reported (subject to; fluctuations')^

'The"Director of Education has reported that the a"bove "approval, was incorrect due to the misleading way in which the infbrmation had been presented to the Authority and that the revised estimate of the Authority's liability within the Contract in respect of • provision of built-in furniture: and equipments School Meals and Medical Inspection accommodation was £70s,900 (original "budget provision £84S,000) plus fees of £10j>800 (original budget provision £10,000) representing 1£% of the total espenditure (subject to

' fluctuations) .,

Resolved to BECjDMHEHDi. • '."""-

That approval, "be given to the making of interim payments to the ' Archdiocese of Westminster Schools Commission of the Authority*s.-agreed proportion of the cost of the work and, feess VXB £81,200,on submission of the Erivate Architect's interim certificate •• within the limit reported (subject to fluctuations) and adjusting1 the capital budget provision-accordingly.

BECOMMIMDAT'IOM .6; Cottesmore .Housing1 Development - Proposed, Catchment Area Changes "• •

Ehe Oo.L.C« housing project on the former Cottesmore site, Stanmore,of some 149 dwellings is likely to generate 90-100' pupils, of Eirst and Middle School .age who will enrol at .Harrow Schools -over the first two terms of the academic year' 1978/791 ., ' 32ie existing1 catchment area boundary line places the estate in the area of St. John's C of E and Stanbarn i'irst and Middle Schools, the projected rolls for which Schools are such that the numbers of

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children anticipated from the Cottesmore estate could not be accommodated. Weald First and Middle Schools, because of a falling roll, will have the spare capacity to accommodate the Cottesmore children who find St. John's unacceptable or whom St. John's is unable to accommodate. The linked High School for all these children would 'be Mountview. (This is a parallel arrangement to that in the St. John 's/Ayl ward area where the link is with Canons High School).

Resolved to RECOMMEND;

That the Committee's approval be given to (i) the re-delineation of the Weald catchment area so as to incorporate the Cottesmore Estate; and (ii) the recognition of the new zone so formed, being the Cottesmore Estate only, as having St. John 'a/Weald catchment aron. dunJlty l.o. those for wh6m St. John'0 iu unacceptable would be admitted to Weald .First and Middlf3 Schools.

REGOMENDATIOM 7; Hatch End Swimming Pool - Revision of Charges;

Upon report by the Director of Education,

Resolved to RECOMMEND: - ' .

That the charges for the use of Hatch End Swimming pool be revised as indicated below with effect' from 1st April 1978.

Present Charge Revised charge from 6.9.77 £rom 1.4.78

Harrow Amateur SwimmingAssociation . £6 including V.A.T, £6^60 incl. YoA.T. {

Adult Studies )Youth & Community ) £5.50 * £6.05 *

Schools Use Mo charge Wo charge

* VoA.To not applicable

' RECOMMEiMDATIOH 8; George Hallam Scholarship Fund;

Upon report by the Controller of Financial Services,

Resolved to RECOMMBMD; That (i) the Charity Commissioners be requested to increase the Scholarship provided under the George Hallam Scholarship Fund from £35 to £42 and to amend the wording of the Trust to delete reference to prizes/books and update the name of the School from Harrow County Girls' School to Lowlands Sixth Form College;

(ii) the Director of Finance be requested to invest the accumulated cash balance at 31 March 1970 to £349.57 externally (under the Trusteeship of the Charity Commissioners), the interest thereon to be used from 1979/80 to increase the value of the present award (or, at the discretion of the Governors, .to create an additional award);

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-.• •• - (iii) the Director of iaw and Afimj tiistration. "be authorised to

' take all necessary action, "to carry out the Authority's procedural ,duties leading1 to the sealing of the amended Trust Scheme.

BBCCMMBaDATIOg 9s May Young1 Memorial, Scholarship ffond

The Sub-Committee has considered a reference from the Gayton iilgh ;Schodl Governing Body in the matter : of the Scholarship i?und«

- Sesolved to HBCGMgSHD; • "

.That the following Hecommendations of the Gayton iUgh School . " Governing Body be adopted "by the Education; Committee s—

" (1) Administration "by the Governors of Gayton iilgh School ofthe May Young Memorial Scholarship lund "be relinquished.

(2) The Charily Commissioners "be asked to draw up a'-lfew Trust Scheme (retaining the name of "She .May Young Memorial Scholarship Sund") wherein the Education Committee, would "become the Trustees and the Scholarship would "be awarded in' accordance' with, the fallowings— -

(i) All candidate's for this Memorial Scholarship shall have "been pupils of Gayton High School for Boys.

'••' (ii)" ' In the award of the Scholarship' preference shall be ' given to candidates in the following' order:-

(a) A "boy intending to qualify for the •medical prof essiono ,

(b) A "boy intending to^ pursue a course of studyin sny other "branch of Science at a University or College of University rank«

(c) A "boy intending to pursue any other course of study ;at a "University or College of University

(iii) The award shall "be made "by the Trustees on -the recommendation of the Mead/Principal of '-.the educational establishment attended "by the candidate immediately prior to> his acceptance for1 a University -or equivalent place » . - .

(iv) -The Trustees shall hava the power to fraiae^ from, time to time9, suitable regulations; for the award of the Scholarship*

"'(3) That the monies of the lund "be transferred to the Corporation'sGeneral Account with any accrued interest, not disbursable

. for the time being, "being reinvested to increase further the amount of the Scholarship*

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(4) With regard to paragraph 2(iv) above the Education Committee as Trustees under the New Scheme be requested to agree the following regulations the wording of which, however, will •form no part of the New Trust Scheme:- . •

(a) Candidates should have attended Gayton High School for a minimum period of three years.

(b) The award must be made within four years of the pupil leaving Gayton High School.

(c) The approval of the Governing Body and/or the Head of Gayton High School be sought before a final decision is taken by the Trustees on the recipient(s) and amount(s) of the award(s).

(d) The above regulations shall not be altered by the Education Committee except with the approval of the Governing Body. • "•

Notes The Trustees (Education Committee) are responsible for the administration of the Fund but the normal pattern would be for the Education Department (in conjunction with the Finance Department where necessary) to effect the day-to-day

. administration (e.g. circularising the relevant Heads/ Principals, collating their replies, submissions'to .Committee and actual payment) if this procedure is acceptable to the Education Committee. . .

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215. Arrangement of Agenda; RESOLVED: That with the exception' of item . Ho. 5 of the Report of the Director of Education and an item raised

under any other business all items listed on the Agenda be considered with the press and public present.

216. Minutes ; RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings held on 5 January 1978 be signed as a correct record.

217. Joint Consultative Committee (Schools); RESOLVED: That the report, as amended, of the meeting of the Consultative Committee held on 21 February 1978 (and appearing as an appendix to this report) be received and noted.

218, Education Minor Capital Building Programme 1977/78 - Park School Eba.se III and Education Revenue Budget - Building Maintenance 1977/78 - Roofing Works at Hatch End High School:

• RESOLVED: that the report of the Assistant Controller, of Architecture on the acceptance of tenders together with details of tenders received, submitted in accordance with Standing Order 65, be received and noted.

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219. The Post-Examination Period In High' Schools and. Colleges; - 'The Sub-Committee considered the advantages and disadvantages of a suggested scheme whereby pupils from High Schools who had, just

. , completed public examinations during the Summer term, mighttransfer to Sixth Form, or iurther Education Colleges for the . -

- remainder of that term. -'

EB30LYED: That no action be taken to proceed with such a scheme.,

,220. The Admission of Students, to Polytechnics and, other lurther - " . Education BetaTa1 "" scents; The Governors of Stanmore SIsth Pona '•- College at their meeting on 14 HOTember 1977 requested the Education Committee to recommend that Polytechnics adopt a

. Universities Central Council on Admissions system to help reduce- the clerical work involved In forwarding applications to,various polytechnics. The Sub-Committee considered the report -of the Director of Education in the matter and it was,,

BESOLTTEDs. That the following statement be forwarded to the •" , Association of Metropolitan Authorities for onward transmission,

.to C.L.E.A., the fiegional Advisory Council, The Department of Education and Science and the Committee of Directors of Polytechnicss

To avoid the unnecessary use of time and resources resulting' from multiple applications for admission to establishments the Local Authority Associations be asked to seek a national system, for the admission of students to advanced full time and sandwich courses in the Ii,eE.A» Sector (I.e,, Polytechnics and Other further Education Establishments) similar in principle'to that operated by the Universities Central Council on Admissions., / .-

221. Personal Eiles in Schools and Colleges; Having considered the, •. report of the Director of Education and the comments from Hanagers

and Governors In this matter, . -'•''.

BSSQL¥EB: That the Sub-Committee agree-that In line with, practice within the Education, Department :-

.(l) Confidential information, or reports or references ..given by . - other Authorities, Employers, Agencies or Departments -should not

be given by schools to the member of the teaching staff, non- teaching staff, pupil, parent or legal guardian concerned.

(II) Confidential reports given by the iCeadteacher (or a member of his staff) for prospective employers or other educational establishments on pupils, teachers, or members of the non-teaching

- -'.staff should not be shown to the person concerned although -the. . Seadteacher .may wish to discuss the report In, general -terms.

(III) ileadteachers should not be obliged to show their own, reports of children's home circumstances, etc., to the pupil,, parents or legal .guardians' concerned,.

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222. C.S.B. Subject Advisory Groups; Upon report of the Director of •" Education,

.RESOLVED: That the practice of allowing teachers to attend a combined meeting of the different subject advisory panels on one afternoon in the autumn term of each year be continued and, in order to facilitate this practice, High Schools close on the afternoon in question following prior notification to parents, provided there is no loss of session to the pupils.

223. Information for Parents: The Director of Education reported that the Department of Education and Science has issued Circular 15/77 entitled "Information for Parents" concerning the arrangements made by Local Education Authorities and Schools for supplying written information to parents about the Local Education system generally and about specific schools. The Secretary of State sets out in the Circular the nature and extent of the information she considers should normally be available to parents in written form as and when appropriate in relation*to their Children's School careers.

RESOLVED: That (i) Circular 15/77 be drawn to the attention of School Managing and Governing Bodies' with a request for those Bodies to review their own Schools' arrangements for the provision •of written information to parents; and

(ii) following the review by the Managers and Governors a' survey . of the present arrangements be submitted to the Sub-Committee.

224. Saturday Horning Music Schools RESOLVED: That approval be given to the request from the Harrow Saturday Morning Music 'School that it now be known as "The Harrow School of Young Musicians".

225. The Teaching of Languages in Harrow Schools and Colleges; . RESOLVED: That (i)the report of the General Education Adviser (Languages) be received with thanks; and

(ii) the report be referred to Managing and Governing Bodies for their information.

226. Letting of School Premisesi RESOLVED: That the question ofconsultation with Schools' Managing and Governing Bodies on the matter of letting of schools premises be referred to the Working Party on School Lettings.

227. Staff Conference at Tdhitmore High School - 4th May 1978; RESOLVED: That 75% of the cost arising out of the provision of meals for teachers attending the conference to be held at the School on 4th May 1978, when the school will be closed for election purpose's, be met from the budget estimate for in-service training.

228. Teaching Staff - Leave of Absence; RESOLVED: That salary be not paid for the period in October 1977 during which Mr. M. was absent from duty in order to attend a Political Party Conference.

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229, 'Sanctions by 'BoAoSogBESOLYSDa 2hat the Sab-Committee (i) note the report of tlie Director of Education on the sanctions due to commence on 13 March 1978; and. (ii) agree that erery effort "be made to^ (a) minimise distrarbance to picpils and (T>) inform, the parents of pupils affected, as soon as possible*

230 0. Expressions of Appreciationsg At the conclusion of the meeting the Chairman thanked the Members of the Sub-Committee for their help and co-operation and the officers for their work and the-"Sub- Committee members expressed their appreciation to the Chairman for his conduct of their meetings during the municipal year 1;977/78-»

(Hotes The meeting ended at 1Q 0 15 p*m0 )

(Signej Me GBAtfAM HBiES Chairman

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3QJM OTSULS&SHE (SCHOOLS) ' 21st February, 1978 Representatives of the Education Committee

'Councillor: * DvJ* Jimos (Chairman)'

Alderman r * E.G. Gauge, QB3SI JP?

- Councillors: J,0. EdisM.G. Iiitt

* H.G. Bines

* Mrs IUE, Wells

0?eaeher BewresentatiTes serving as Co-opted Maabers

* Mr G.¥« Scotney-* Hr J,eM0 Daviea

Bepresentatives of the Ho^C.Co

* Mr E0B0 Bellioa* 3fc H.J. Becker* Me • A.V.G. Broadtorst

'Miss ¥« B,arnes* Mr ¥. ,1'lrQy : " •* Mrs Me Forcer* Hr A0. Jtoolds. - .' • •..

.Mrs IS. Eraser* Mr'H.A. Goff

• * Er J0. Grogaa ' * Mr C. Hull* Mrs M* tander* Mr H0 "ifead

Mr J, Pitcher* Mr Jo Filliams

* Denotes Mecibers presento

71o Apologies fox abseaaoe

Apologies for absence -were receiTed from Kiss ¥,. Barnes and: Mr' J»

72. Minates of Meeting held on 29 ^oveaiber 1977

It vets- agreed that the minutes, of the meeting' h©ld' on 29 November 1977* having; been circalatsd, "ba taken as r©ad: asid signed as a true record,.

75. Matters arising froa Minutes

(a) Seview of Staffing Porgnala (Minute 63)

It ms agreed that the date "fay -sfMch, .the actual school roll -was tak,en, for determining the number of staff needed at an establishment woiald, be chosen carefully to take accoiant particularly of the late admission

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of pupils who are known to the Authority but cannot "be placed by the first day of the Autumn Term. It was suggested that October 1st should be the recognised date*

(b) Supply Teaching (Minute 69)

In reply to a Member's question it was reported that supply teaching staff were still being recruited and there was an adequate number available although in some specialist subjects the numbers available were lower.

74* A -procedure for the avoidance of disputes

The Members were informed of the procedures of the Council for avoidance of disputes together with the aims and use of the procedure.i

It was agreed that a further meeting in the series of meetings being held to discuss this and allied subjects should take place to complete the review of Council procedures.

75. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

The Members were informed of the Council's safety policy in connection with the Health and Safety at Work Act and agreed to receive and note this and the teacher representatives reserved the right for comment at a future meeting after consultation with professional associations.

76. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Safety Committee Regulations

It was reported that a consultative document on the appointment and functions of safety representatives and the setting up of a safety committee forming a basis for a report to Manpower Sub-Committee and Education Committee was currently under preparation.

It was agreed that the report be received.

77* Redeployment Policy

The Members were informed that this subject was currently under review as part of the discussions between the H.T.C.C. and Officers of the Authority.

It was agreed that the results of the discussions should be presented to a future meeting.

78« School Terms and Holiday Dates

It was reported that it has been the practice for some years for the dates of school terms and holidays to be decided at a meeting of the Schools Sub-Committee during the Spring Term (having previously been discussed by the Joint Consultative Committee Schools; and the timetable had been for the following calendar year. However, the further education establishments had recently had difficulty in meeting the timescale for dealing with the printing of prospecti and the preparation of estimates by April. It had therefore been requested that consideration should be given to the question by the Joint Consultative Committee and Schools Sub-Committee during the Autumn Term and that the dates decided upon should be for the following school year.

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It-was agreed to consider the scheme -when.the appropriate data had been•obtained,,

79. -Holidays 1979; * .

The list (see appendix A) of holiday dates for 1979 "was submitted to members'- ^sno .agreed that this should "be received.

80. Personal Files in Schools ' ' . -

'This report was submitted at- the request of the Education Committee following a Council motion on 21 October 1977,

It was agreed that the professional teachers' associations should, "beconsulted and any comments made to a, future meeting*

81* Civic. Budget 1978/79 •

The Heaters were informed of the current position regarding the civic "budget followjig the consultation procedure with all interestedtodies during the'.Autumn Term.

It was requested that the proposed reduction of SMSA's "be considered carefully as it was thought that the 1968 agreement of 1:200."in. the Secondary Sector was perhaps out of date as far1 as current needs were concerned, It was agreed that the Technical .Safety Officer should, be' contained within the purview of" the Education Committee.

82. ^Skateboarding ' .'*-.--

She Members vere requested to comment upon, the possibility of making areas under their control available fir skateboarding in the light of the dual use implications and the current consideration of the recreation and leisure topic paper.

Many schools already have organised skateboarding clubs as out of school hours activities- which Members supported but felt-.that if the school play areas were open to allcomers there would "be problems of supervision, safety and cost. It might also set a precedent- and could- lead to more extensive use of school facilities, e.g. toilets,, changing rooms and' showers.

It was agreed that future community involvement in, -fee1 use of school•facilities -would become more widespread and, a report on this would be made to a future meeting.

The meeting' having commenced at 7.50' P«in* closed at 8.28 pem.

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HOLIDAYS 1979 (ALL DATES INCLUSIVE)

Spring Term 197?

Thursday, January 4th - Friday, April 6th. Half-term February 19th - 23rd.

Summer Term 1979

Tuesday, April 24th - Friday, July 20th. Half-term May 28th - 1st JuneBank Holiday Monday, May 7th.

Autumn Term 1979

Wednesday, September 5th - Wednesday, December 19th. Half-term October 22nd to 26th. •

One day's holiday to be taken at the discretion of each school - not added to main holidays, except before the Spring Basnk Holiday.-

STAMOBE AMD HABROW WEALD SIXTH FORM COLLEGES

Suggested Dates

TERMS •

Spring Term 1979

Wednesday, 3rd January to Friday, 6th April

Half-Term

One week 19th to 23rd February inclusive

Summer Term 1979

Tuesday, 24th April to Friday, 13th July

May Day - Tuesday, 1st

Half-Term

One week 4"th to 8th June inclusive

Autumn Term 1979

Monday, 3r<i September to Friday, 21st December

Half Term

One week 22nd October to 26th October, inclusive

1 Day to be allocated.

HOLIDAYS

Tuesday, 2nd January-

63 days

Monday, 9th April to' Monday 23rd April

53 days

Monday, 16th July to Friday, 31st August

75 days

Monday, 24th December

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FOIffiHER SDUCATIOF SUB-COMHTEESS 14th. March 1978

Chairman! * Alderman IfecSae

Aldermen: Flower * Hall - -

Cotmcillors: * S. Aitken * Peskins* Amos * Vaguer1* Chandler * ¥eare' - .'-* Clark * Jfes. ¥ells

Co-opted: -' * Ir0 A.V. Hamlin * Mrs. I>.2. Hughes'

. * Denotes Members present

PART I - HECGHHBHMSEEOHS , .

Becommendation 1 - local Szs?«1 "nation Centre Feess

Director of Education reported that students taking1 GCE examinations at the Harrow College of Further Education are required to -pay a Local Examination Centre fee0 An additional fee is payable "by external candidates,,

Ihilst the fee has "been, revised "by administrative action, in the past the Sub-Committee consider -the powers: should "be given to the Controller of financial Services to revise such fees as necessary on an aamroal "basis in consultation, vith the Controller of Education Services,,,

Resolved to BECGMMBSI£'33iat the Education Committee agree that(1) the Controller of financial Services "be empowered in consultation with the Controller of Education Services to determine: the local Examination -Centre fees applicable at Harrow: College1 of . Farther Education;

(2) where a student from a local authority School or Sixth Form College in Harrow is entered for an examination "by that establishment and arrangements are made' for the examination to^ "betaken at the Harrow College: of Farther Education no: examination, ' centre fee "be

^

(3) the Governing Bodies of the Colleges be informed, o|" the above,

Becommendation 2 - Harrow College of technology and Art - Proposed Change of

9!his- :Sub-C'OiBsiittee on, 22 March 1977 considered a proposal from the Governors of the Harrow College of technology and, Art; that the title of the CoHege should be changed to Harrow College: of Higher Education in recognition of the College *s increasing involvement with post GCE Advanced level -work0 Hie Sub-Committee agreed that the suggested change of title be not approved but .

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reviewed when the degree course in applied photography commences.

Formal approval to that course has now been given by the Council for National Academic Awards backdated to September 1977.

Resolved to RECOMMEND: That ihe Education Committee agreeto change the title of "the Harrow College of Technology and Artto "Harrow College of Higher Education"; this approval beingsubject to the change being phased in. during the period endingSeptember 1979 and- "to "the change being made at no additionalcost to the Authority and within resources allocated' to theCollege.

Recommendation 3 - Premature Retirement of Teachers:

The Director of Education reported that the Department of Education and Science are proposing regulations be made to provide, subject to certain conditions, that when a teacher is retired prematurely on redundancy or in the interests of the Authority's efficient exercise of its functions he.may be given compensation broadly by way of payment of the pension which he has earned. The regulations which will be effective retrospectively to 1 April 1976 will be broadly in the same form as those already in operation covering other Authority employees. The Dept. of Education and Science advised that it would be reasonable for authorities to deal with urgent cases pending issue of these regulations.

Resolved to RECOMMEND: That the Education Committee' agree (l) to act in accordance with the advice given by the Department of Education and Science; • •

(2) that a superannuation panel similar to that already operating for non-teaching staff employees be appointed to consider individual cases as they arise and to approve, subject to appropriate financing, action being taken, such enhanced payments as they may consider appropriate;

(3) the panel comprise the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Education Committee together with the nominated member of the Major Minority Party.

PART II - MINUTES

138. Minutes; RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 January 1978 be signed as a correct record.

139. Careers Advisory Committee: RESOLVED: (l) To receive-and note the report of the Careers Advisory Committee held oh 25 January, 1978 and appearing as an appendix to this report, and

(2) place on record the Careers Advisory Committee's appreciation of the Careers Service for their efforts in reducing the numbers on the Register of Unemployed to its present low level.

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1401. Joint Consultative Committee (Farther Education.) r -RESOLVED:(1) To receive and note the report of the Joint Consultative' Committee held OB 23 -February 1978 and appearing as an appendix to this report 5 and, .' • - •

(2) draw the attention of the Bornhanr - 0?0E0 ) Committee to. the " .anomalous situation outlined in, resolution 74« •"••'".

141» Post Exfrnrination Period in High Schools and. Colleges;' Upon, report "by the Director of Education " " • • .

• BBSOLTEDt 5hat the Sub-Committee agree not to proceed with •the scheme whereby pupils at High Schools who have completed public examinations during- the summer term, of their .final, year in the Schools might transfer for the remainder of that term to Sixth Form or P0S<> Colleges <, - ' •'

142., -She Admission of Students, to Polytechnics and other further Education Establishments^ '

The Governors of Stareaore Sixth Pona College at their meeting on. 14 November, 1977 agreed that the Education Committee '"be • requested to recommend that Polytechnics adopt the-iJnlversItles Central Council on Admissions system to help reduce the clerical work involved in forwarding applications to various Polytechnics „

BESQEVED: That the f ollowing1 be forwarded to the Association of Metropolitan Authorities for onward transmission, to CLEA to the Regional Advisory Council,, Department of Education and Science and the Committee of Directors of Pblytechnlcs.:-

5?o avoid the unnecessary use of time -and resourcesresulting from multiple1, applications for admission toestablishments, the Local Authority Associations _ "beasked to seek a national system for the admission -ofstudents to .advanced, full-time and sandwich courses inthe LEA sector- (i.e., Polytechnic and other F,E« establishments)similar In principle to that operated by the Universities;Central Council on. Admissions.

" 143- Unemployed Young People:, The contribution, of the- Education Service; Circular 10/fl ' • ~ '

Director of Education reported that this circular suggests how the education service might be able to alleviate. unemploymeait., - •-.-.'..

EESQLUEDi (l) !Ehat the measures suggested In the report be putinto effect, namely:— • __. -

(a) Employers should.be encouraged to develop employment induction courses0,

(b) The Careers Service and, the two Further Education

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Colleges should be asked to explore the possibility of developing short industrial courses.

(c) The Authority should encourage employers to .offer . opportunities for work experience to young people.

(d) The possibility of 'developing community service should be explored by the Youth and Community Service and the' Careers Service in conjunction with Social Services and Voluntary organisations.

(e) The latest Department of Education and Science projection on numbers in non-advanced further education be referred to the Working Party on the Farther Education Development Plan and the associated Working Parties.

(f) The investigations suggested on course provision should be commenced, and :

(2) To note that the above could have budgetary implications.

144» Unified Vocational Preparation:

The Director of Education reported that the Sub-Committee on 6 September 1977 considered a report on this matter and deferred consideration pending a,further report. Since then both the Harrow College of Further Education and the Careers Service have continued their efforts to arouse interest amongst local employers for a pilot course but without success.

RESOLVED: That the Sub-Committee agree not to proceed "further with a pilot Unified Vocational Preparation course.

145. The Tral-ning,.of.> Teachers of Further Education - Circular 11/77:

The Director of Education reported that the Advisory Committee on the Supply and Training of Teachers has forwarded a report to the Secretary of State on the Training of Teachers in Establishments of Further Education. The report makes recommendations concerning the training of teachers in Further Education for which there is no current requirement and in Circular 11/77 it is stated that the proposals are regarded as worthy of support, in principle, in that the Secretary .of State would wish an early start to be made on implementing them so far as this is possible within the limits of existing resources.

RESOLVED: (l) That the Regional Advisory Council be asked to draw up plans for providing

(a) induction training for newly appointed full-tirae staff in Further Education, and

(b) adequate opportunities for initial teacher training on a part-time basis for serving teachers within this Authority;

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(2) request the further Education establishments In conjunction •with the Authority's educational advisers to "consider arrangements for training part-time teachers in further education within the Authority .and for induction - training: • of -

•• ; new entrants to full-time. teaching; - . . - - -.-••" :

(3) inform the Regional, Advisory • Council that the Authority's Purther' Education establishments should be able to provide

• . induction training' for new staff and that the Authority would be prepared to explore the possibility of co-operating :mth :. . other; local Education Authorities on, arrangements, for-. Induction and. in— service tralnlnga ' . • ,

• (4) to- note that the above could have budgetary Implication. •

146. Co-operation between the 'Education Service and Industry:

Upon report, by the Director of Education • ; .

SESGLTEDt fflaat as a first measure:- (l) the Colleges be asked . to review their arrangements for consulting Industry "and commerce on their education, and training, needs and .put , forward .any suggestions for Improvements;: . . --.;'.' „•> • ' . '

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(2) the Careers Service be asked to continue its review of , practices and to suggest how Industry and commerce, and, the Schools and Colleges .-might be brought closer together In mutual, exchange .of needs and facilities and. in developing. mutual/ Influence; •' .-. .-•••'•• -"-••> •-• •••<•-.

(3) the High Schools and Sixth Porm Colleges be asked to consider how they may . establish, links with industry and commerce in, conjunction •with other sectors. of the education service,...

(4) ".industry and - commerce .^evaske4d >t»,< indI,cait,.ec,_im^^jMch, areas it ' is ' considered the educational establishments can help them.

147« Awards Policy.— Institute of Chartered Secretaries andstratorsr " '

Upon report by the -Director of Education,,

S3SQE¥EB': Siat subject to Its approval by the Hegional Advisory Council .and the Seglonal Staff Inspector the one year1 foundation coarse In administration at Harrow College of Technology and/Art be regarded as a course for which discretionary awards may be made to candidates meeting the requirements- of the Authority's awards policy; and . ' '"

(2) that the Authority* s policy on awards for ICSA courseselsewhere remain unchanged,,

148. ' Personal Piles; •

upon report by the Director of Education, .

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RESOLVED: That in line with practice within the Education Department:

(1) Confidential information or reports or references given by other Authorities, employers, agencies or departments should' not be given by Colleges to the member of teaching staff, non- teaching staff, pupil or parent/guardian concerned.

(2) Confidential reports given by the Principal or by a member of his staff for prospective employers or other educational establishments on pupils, teachers or members of non-teaching staff should not be shown to the,person concerned although the Principal may wish to discuss the report in general terms;

(3) Principals should not be obliged to show their own reports of student's home circumstances etc., to students, parents or legal guardians,

149* Harrow College of Further Education; Canopy over access to Refectory: ;

RESOLVED: That the Chairman and Nominated Member of this Sub­ committee be authorised' to take any necessary action in this matter. '

150. Thanks to Chairman: ! •

The members expressed their thanks to the Chairman for his conduct of their meetings during the last four years and the Chairman thanked the Members for their help and co-operation.

Note: The meeting ended//£rtf"8.02 fJRr.

Signed A.E.P.F. MACRAE, Chairman.

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• CJffiEEES 1OTISOST COMMICTEE: 25th January, 1978

; . Chairman; * Mr1. S. H. Roan

Alderman: $£ , MacEae •

Councillor; - : * Toms • '

Teacher Representatives

* Mr. B. Gampbell • Miss ?„ Stacey* Mr., C. Baekman.

Representatives of Industry

Alderman "Mrs. Johnson * Mr,, H» J. Smith,Mr. lo. TT» Church * Mr, 1. Dandeker

..* Mr, P._E. Miles •• • -

• Partner' Education College Governors -••• - '. • "

* Mr. 0, ¥e Hampton * Jfc. G..P, ¥sugh .

Bkrrow Youth Council .Mr, Do. Walter Mr,. D, Watson"

Co-opted Member * :* Mrs. E. Soberts

* Denotes Members present " - - • / Other Council Business -"' ""'-•""" *"".-''

37. Arrangement of Agenda; BSSOiTED^: TJaat no items, listed on the Agenda loe considered with, the press and public 'excluded.

38. Minutes; BESOEfSD: fhat the Minutes of the meeting held on, 28th September 1977 be signed as a correct, record,

39 • ' • Kew Programme to tackle skill shortages;. 35ie Committee considered a report on the new programme announced by the, Government and theManpower Services Commission which is aimed, at improving the amount and quality of training in skills needed, by industry,, discouragiBg a "stop-go" attitude towards training and, preventing persistent shortages in skills from, building up.

ItBSOIiVED: That the Committee receive and' note the report,

40. Employment/Crn.eigployment. Situation and the Current need, for Special Measures

It was reported that there has been & further reduction- in the number of young people on the unemployment register to. a, figure of 69, of which number only 11 have been, registered, since last

• simmer and 35 Jkave become registered during January. Similarsuccesses have been reported in neighbouring Boroughs., The Committee also considered the need for special measures in lieu of employment and it was generally agreed that there does not seem to1 be 3. need for measures additional to those currently operating" — e.g. Pre S05S

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courses and "basic-courses in numeracy and literacy run by the Further Education Sector.

RESOLVED: , That the Advisory Committee place on record their congratulations to the staff of the Careers Service on their effort and success in reducing the numbers on the register of unemployed to such a low level, and this achievement be brought to the attention of the Further Education Sub-Committee.

41. "Guide to Links between Education and Industry"; Having considered this document, which was prepared by the Careers Service for use throughout the Education Service,

RESOLVED: That the document should receive -the widest distribution possible. . ;

42. .Harrow Association of Voluntary Service - Job Creation Project'

RESOLVED: That it.be noted5 that approval has been given to the continuation of this project for a further 12 months from January 1978.

(Note: The meeting, having commenced at 7*00 p.m. ended at 8.05 p.m.)

Signed: Chairman

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JOUST COHSHLTM'ltE COMMITTEE (MJM'HMi .EDUCATIOH) ajrff February, 1978

Representatives' of the Education Committee

Councillor: * ILJ. Amos (Chairman) • . -

Aldermen: FJ1. Flower

, '. * A.E.P.F. MacBae j ; ..'.--•

Councillors: * S.C. Aitken .. : • . * B-.B.I.. Clark V ' _;'' " "''''' : '

/ '" " *• Mrs. DvE. Wells'- ' - - ' • ' '

Representatives of H.A.T.F.H.B. ." : ' ' . .""•".

*•' Mr. F. Emmett , -, .* Mrs. S. Miner

* Mr. B.J. Barrison." 1 '•'; *'• Mrs. M. Pankhurst . : ...

* Mr, f. Thomas. ' ' - -" '' * Mr. A.S.; Pyle

* Mr. J. White i - Mr. B.W. Mdean. ',.-.-."-.

Principals, of the College' of .Further Education " " ' ''-..-

* '-Mrs. L.E. Buckiaiid. -H.G.F.E. . _ '.. -. .. " • '...••

*• Dr. H. Harris -:I.C.T.A. . [ ' . ''-...'

*' Denotes Members present, \' -

71. Apologies for 'Absence "•"•-. '• '";•" •• . "'"'

Apologies were received from" Mr, B.¥. Mclean. ,

72. Minutes of the Meeting held on 1st December 1977 '

It was agreed that the minutes: of the meeting held on 1st December 1977 » having "been circulated, "be taken as read and signed as a true record,

73. Matters Arising from the Minutes

(a) Sefectory Prices at the Two: Colleges;: The members were .informed that the Working Party on Catering1 "Services at Further Education College's: submitted their recommendations to the Education Committee on 2l4th - January 1978 who. HESOLVJEDs "To Approve" :~

(i) Option "| (Food cost Plus

Subject to the necessary if inance of £11,100 being made available ia the Civic Budget 1978/79 (H.B. A growth

•_ item was added to the Committee 1^: priority list but was given no- ranking).

(ii) 'Option 4 - (Seducing Labour1 Costs in the Summer Term)

Besultlng in .a saving of £1,250! per annum: which is to ' be passed to: the . students in the form, of a price reda­ ction of approximately 1J&.

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(iii) Option 6 (j.j.j) (Colleges to Fund Non-Productive Time of Salaried Officers).

If the College Governors are willing,to fund these salaries, they must, of course, offer equivalent continuing compensatory savings of £3,925 (£2,800 at H.C.T.A. and £1,125 at H.C.F.E.). Such action

' would allow price reductions of approximately 5%. It was noted that the prices were still above those requested "by the Students Union.

(b) Time Allowances for Union Officers; It was reported that there'was a problem that at that moment all Union Officers'were on a full timetable and could not take their two hours allowance per week for union duties without disruption of classes.

The problem could be solved by changing the Union year of -office to that of the academic year, but agreement would have to be reached with the regional organisation! It was felt to be unfair to students who were taught by a teacher who was newly-elected into a Union office to make a change at that .time of year and it was agreed to recommend that for the Summer Term 1978 any teacher concerned would be engaged on an additional part-time contract to enable him to maintain his previous teaching commitment, whilst carrying out the functions of his Union post, ' . :

74* Incremental Credit for Fractional Full-Time Teachers

The members were informed of the present anomalous situation regarding incremental credit for fractional full-time teachers, as detailed in the report

• • ' submitted, to this Sub-Committee as an Appendix to these minutes, it was agreedto suggest that the Further Education Sub Committee should be asked to recommend the Burnham (F.E.) Committee to remove the present anomalous situation.

75» Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Councils Safety Policy

It was agreed to note the report,

76. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 *• Safety Committee Regulations

It was agreed to note the report.

77. Avoidance of Dispute Procedure

The members were informed of the avoidance of dispute procedure as commended by Manpower Services.

It was agreed that a revised document more applicable to teaching staff should be submitted to a future meeting.

78. Zebra Crossing

The members were informed that in a recent accident on the Uxbridge Road Hatch End a student at H.C.F.E. was seriously injured, and the staff at the College were very concerned. A petition had been signed by over 100 staff members and would be sent to the local MP and Borough'Officers.

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"We'the staff of Harrow College of farther Education, urge the London Borough of Harrow to "begin an immediate study of the feasibility of constructing a safe pedestrian crossing on the TJsbridge Eoad for the benefit of staff,, students, school .children;, local, residents and -all those who use Hatch Bad Station".

It 'was agreed to support this petition and to recommend the installation of a pelican crossings, a zebra crossing or a central refuge in the road,.

79. Harvist Trust ' ' '

The JHoA»T.P.H.E. Hembers requested clarification of the terms of the bequest after a recent spate of articles in- both the national and local press concern ing the possible use of this for providing assisted places at Independant School s 0

IT.A.$.P«EaE« Members were particularly concerned at a previous: appli­ cation iJor Erust money being turned down and supported the suggestion of Hrs« L.E» Buckiand (Principal of 3.C.FJ3.) of using the Trust to subsidise Adult Education for senior citizens and to provide classes particularly in old peoples" houses,

* , ' .It -was agreed that H.A.T.P.E.E, representatives be supplied with a copy of the document submitted on the f rust to Performance 3eview Steering . Group on 16 th January 1978,,

80. Personal Files in Schools and Colleges

It was agreed to receive the report on this subject and note the reso­ lution of Policy and Besources Committee on 20th February 1978.

81. Civic Budget 1978/79 , • ' ' ' "'

'The members were informed of the current position regarding the" Civic • 'Budget following' the consultation procedure with all interested, bodiesduring the Autumn Terms .

It was requested that the item' ^Eme off for 2rade "Onion Officers" beplaced in a more advantageous position on the priority list.

The meeting having commenced at J.-30 PO,EU closed at 8*24 P»™-»

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