Issue - meetings

To (i) receive details regarding a decision relating to support for children eligible for Free School Meals during the October half-term taken on 23rd October by the Chief Executive (and others) using Emergency Powers, and (ii) to consider arrangements for future school holiday periods should this be required.

Wards affected: All

Contact: Jo-Anne Sanders, Service Director – Learning and Early Support

1)    That the decision taken by Officers under Emergency Powers regarding supporting children eligible for free school meals during October half term be noted.

2)    That the Director of Children’s Services be asked to submit a report to the meeting of Cabinet on 15 December 2020 setting out proposals for the Christmas holiday period and other targeted support into 2021, following on from the Government’s new winter package announcement for extra support this winter to vulnerable households.