This decision has been taken under Special Urgency procedures as outlined in the County Council's constitution under 'Access to Information Standing Orders', Paragraph 16. The decision has not appeared on the County Council's Forward Plan and five clear days notice cannot be given before the decision is taken. Permission has been sought from the Leader of the Council and the Vice-Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for Children's Services. The decision has been taken under the Special Urgency Rule because of a change in legislation (Section 29 of the Education and Inspection Act 2006) and the abolition of the School Organisation Committee. Under these circumstances the five clear days notice cannot be given.

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