Issue - meetings
Update on the School Library Service (SLS)
Meeting: 03/12/2025 - Cabinet (Item 18.)
18. Update on the School Library Service (SLS) 
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Lead Member – Councillor Andy Hall, Portfolio Holder for Children and Education
Lead Officer – David Shaw, Director of Children’s Services
REPORT TO FOLLOW
Additional documents:
- Appendix A (1), item 18.
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- Appendix B ESHIA Sep 2024 (1), item 18.
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- Appendix C - Revised Tariff (1), item 18.
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- Appendix D ESHIA Cabinet Dec 2025 (1), item 18.
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Decision:
RESOLVED
3.1 To approve the proposal to cease the operation by the Council of the Schools Library Service but before closing the Service altogether, delegate to the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children and Education, the implementation of an engagement process to ascertain the viability of the service being maintained by a Multi-Academy Trust, Federation, town or parish council, or other third-party organisation. Should that engagement be unsuccessful in identifying a viable interest in operating the Service, it will be closed.