EDUCATION COMMITTEE - Vol.3 E 174 Report of Education Committee

OH' 18th September 1973

/ His "Worship the Mayor (Councillor G. Colborne Hill)1

Chairman: * Councillor L. Wagner.

Aldermen: * .Flower,,- M.B.E. * Gange, O rB..E*, J..P. * MacRae'

Councillors: * Abbott Mrs., Leaver * Beech Messias * Brough * Murphy * Campbell * Jfutt * Cervantes Watson / Perigee * Clark . * Mrs. Rees * Elderton Eiordan, * "Hines ' * Roan * Howard * Simmonds * Mrs. Keen * Mrs. Tarl King * Mrs. Wells

Co-opted Members: * Mr. H, Cooper * Rev. T. Lloyd * Mr..J.M. JDavies * Mr. L:.. Smith * Mr'. K. Pranklin * Mr. A.T. Stodhart * Mrs,. H. Hodges * Mrs. S, Sutciiffe * Mr. K. Toms

Present, as members of the Youth and Youth Employment Sub-Committees, entitled to speak but not to vote Tshen matters relating to the terms of reference of the Sub-Committee are under consideration: -

Youth Sub-Committee: Mr. G. Davis * Mr. C. Hart - - Mr. R. - Dini Mr'., W.C. Pajne * Mr. A. Eyeritt * Lt. Cdr. J« Marshall-Turner

Youth Employment Sub-Committee: Mr. I.H. Griffiths * Mr. L. Rodemark * Alderman Mrs, A.M. Mr. H.J. Smith Johnson * Miss Y.G., Stacey Mr, P., Miles * Denotes Members present / Denotes Members, attending another meeting, PART I, - RECOBSMMDATICKS., RECOMMENDATION" I: Harrow Local Archives Committee: Further to Council resolution 1674 (7th December, 1972), your Committee have considered, and are ia agreement "with,,, recommendation 1 of the -report of 'their .Libraries Sub-Committee of 23rd July, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit, the foliomjig recommendation. E175 Vol. 3. EDUCATION

Resolved to RECOMMEND;

That, the Council agree to their resolution 1674, (7th December, 1972) being amended by the following addition after the last specificially named organisation entitled to attend meetings of the Libraries Sub-Committee when matters relating to Archives are on the Agenda:^ "or from such other Societies or Associations that the Libraries Sub-Committee may from time to time decide."

RECOMMENDATION II: Scales of Salaries for Teachers in Establishments of Further Education; Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 1 of the report of their Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th July, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation.

Resolved to RECOMMEND; That the Council approve a supplementary estimate of £44,300 for the financial year 1973/74 in respect of revised salary scales for full time Teachers in establishments of Further Education from 1st April, 1973, and that no compensatory savings be required as this results from an agreed national increase, (Note; The Policy and Resources Committee raise no objection to this, supplementary estimate),

RECOMMENDATION III; Students under eighteen years of age in Further Education Es tabli shments; Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 3 of the report of their Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th July, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation,

Resolved to RECOMMEND; That, as from 1st September, 1974, the Council agree to provision being made in the revenue estimates for books, stationery and consumable materials on a capitation basis at the rate for over sixteen year old students in schools, for those full time students at Further Education Establishments aged eighteen years and under (nineteen years and under for "o" and "A" Level Courses), thereby making them comparable with similar students at Junior Colleges,

RECOMMENDATION IV; Student Grants; Block Release Courses: Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 4 of the report of their Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th July, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation. EDUCATION Vol.3 E 176

Besolved to RECOMMEND:

That, as- from September, 1973 the Council agree 'that the rate to> Students attending part-time courses who are required to attend, Further Education Establishments outside their home areas on .a block release basis be increased Iron 67p per night to £1.30 per day, as recommended by the Conference of Education Officers for London and the Home Counties, 'being the same level as the term time study Grant regulations.

RECOMMENDATION" V: Visits to France for Linguistic and Cultural. Activities 'by Children of the new Middle Schools:, ',

Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement'with, recommendation 6 of the report of their Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th July, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation.

Resolved to RECOMMEND':

That the Council agree to mixed parties of final year Middle School pupils participating - in visits to .France- in the Summer Term, 1974, in accordance with the details outlined in recommendation 6 of the report of the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th July, 1973. ' '..'.;. . " '

RECOMMENDATION1 ¥1:... Conference of Local Education Authori-fates:

Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 7 of the report of their Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th July, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation. . .

' Resolved to RECOMMEND:

That the Chairman of the Education Committee and the Director of Education be appointed as the Council's representatives on the Conference of Local. Education Authorities from September, 1973 tO' August,.. 1974.

RECQMMEN'DA.TI'ON _SII: Harrow College of Further Education Governing

Further to their recommendation 1 (2) (b) (26th June, 1973), your Committee have considered, and -are in, agreement with, recommendation, 8 of the report of their. Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th July, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation.

Resolved to aECOMBEHP: That the Council appoint Mr. J.,S, Dent, Regional Advisory Officer of the Civil Service Council for Further Education, to serve from 15th October, 1973 until the first ordinary meeting-of the Council in the-Municipal Year 1974/75 as a Governor,, appointed by the Authority after consultation, with the Principal, on the Governing Body of Harrow College of Further Education, E 177 Vol.3 EDUCATION

RECOMMENDATION VIII: Teachers Salaries - above Scale Payments: High Schools and Junior Colleges;

Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 9 of the report of their Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th July, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation.

Resolved to RECOMMEND:

That the Council agree:- (1) t'o eighty per cent plus ten per cent "pool" of the points score range being implemented with effect from September, 1974, in respect of High Schools and Junior Colleges; (2) to Group ten High Schools being classified as Group eleven High Schools for the purpose of their being allowed two Senior Teachers instead of one; and (3) in principle, to Stanmore Junior College achieving parity as far as possible with other Junior Colleges and that from 1st September, 1974 the Head, Deputy Head, the Second Deputy Head and Second Mistress be granted allowances equal to the difference ,in salaries between Groups 11 and 12, subject to the provisions of the next Burnham Report, (Note: As a matter of urgency, pursuant to Standing Order 51, His . Worship the Mayor approved this recommendation).

RECOMMENDATION IX: Reorganised Schools - Catchment Areas;

Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 10 of the report of their Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th July, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation.

Resolved to RECOMMEND:

That the Council agree:-

(a) the catchment'areas of re-organised Schools, as set out in the appendix to the report of the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th July, 1973, and that these areas do operate from January, 1974 for those pupils entering school for the first time;

(b) that younger pupils retain the option of attending the same school as their older brothers and/or sisters, in both the Primary and Secondary sector, provided there is room;

(c) that pupils would normally transfer to the High School fed by their Middle School;

(d) to pupils already attending a First School subsequently divorced from their home address being offered the opportunity of transferring to the appropriate Middle School at eight plus years of age; and EDUCATION . ' ' Vol. 3, S178.

(e) to parents retaining the choice of any school provided; that accommodation is available in tliose schools not serving their home area, in accordance with tlie Education Act, 1944 and, the London Government Act, 1963,

(Councillors Murphy and Nutjfc voted against tMs recommendation and Councillor Abbot voted against paragraph (a> of the recommendation),

EECOMMEMDATIOiN' Sj. Education Act,_1944, Section 13 as amended - Mount View High School and Canons High School;

Tour Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation II of the report of their Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th. July, 1973 (printed as an appendix to' this report") and accordingly submit the following recommendation,

Resolved to RECOMME1D:

That the Council authorise the Chief Executive and Town Clerk to issue Notices under Section 13 of the Education Act, 1944, as amended, in respect of:-

(i) the temporary use of Ihitefriars Secondary School as an annexe to Belmont Secondary School {Mount View High School) from September, 1974;:. and

(ii) the use of Camrose Secondary School as an annexe to Canoas High School from September, 1974,.

(Mr H. Cooper voted against part (i) of this recommendation),

RECOMMENDATION' XI; Association of Teachers in, Technical Institutions. - Request for Joint Consultative Committee (Farther Education);

Your Committee have considered:, and are in agreement with, recommendation 14 of the report of their Schools and; Further Education Sub-Committee of 26th July, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation,

Resolved to RECOMMEND':

That the Council approve, in principle, the establishment of a Joint Consultative Committee (Further Education) -

RECOMMEffiATIOliF XII: Provision of Mobile Classrooms - January, 1974;

Your Committee have 'Considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 12 of the report of their Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee of 5th September, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation.

Resolved to RECOMMEND'!

That the Council approve:- E 179 Vol.3 EDUCATION

(1) the hire of ten additional mobile classroom units (2^-ft by 2*fft) from I. Clifton & Sons Ltd., at a monthly rental of £31.50;

(2) a supplementary estimate of £9*f5 for the financial year 1973/7^» being the rental costs of the above units and that no compensatory savings be required as this expenditure could not have been anticipated when the Revenue Estimates for 1973/7^ were compiled; and (3) Capital Expenditure of £3,500 for the installation costs of the units and to this being met from the .Minor Capital Works Allocation 197V75- (Note: The Policy and Resources Committee raise-, no objection to the supplementary estimate and recommend that the Capital Expenditure in paragraph (3) be met by way of "Key Sector" loan). RECOMMENDATION XIIIt Telephones in School Caretakers* Houses; Further to Council Resolution 167^ (7th December, 1972), your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 14- of the report of their Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee of 5th September, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation. Resolved to RECOMMEND; That further to their decision of 7th December, 1972 (Resolution l67*t)» the Council approve:- (1) the installation of 22 telephones in School Caretakers 1 houses and the payment of the rental for these telephones (provision for which has been included in the current Revenue Estimates); (2) the payment of rental charges for telephones already installed privately in School Caretakers1 houses; and (3) the payment for private calls being .charged for in a similar manner to that of other manual employees. RECOMMENDATION XIV; Capital Estimates 197V75 - Furniture. Apparatus and Equipment: Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 17 of the report of their Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee of 5th September, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation. Resolved to RECOMMEND; That the Council approve Capital Expenditure, as provided for in the Capital Estimates 197V75» for the provision of the following furniture, apparatus and equipment at the Schools shown and to orders being placed forthwith:- EDUCATION Vol.3 E l80

Schools.' £ (a) Central Harrow first and Middle School 25»500 (including £6,500' school meals)

(b) Eoxeth First and Middle School Phases - 6,820 IIA and IIB (including £1,820 school meals:)

(c) St. John's First School. 15,200 (including £5 200. school meals)

(Note: Bbte Policy and Resources Committee recommend that this expenditure be met fay a repayable advance from the Capital Fundo)

BECOHMMDAEEOg XV: Boxeth Manor Secondary School. - Fire Escape Works: '

Tour Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 19 of the report of their Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee of 5th September,. 1973 (printed .as, an appendix, to this, report) and accordingly submit the following, recommendation.

Besolved to BECOMMMD: . . .

That-the Council approve Capital Expenditure of £3>300, to. be met from the Minor Capital Works Programme 197V75* ia respect of works recommended by the 'Greater London Council fs Fire Officer at Boxeth Manor Secondary School*

(Mote: The Policy and Resources. Committee recommend that "this expenditure be met by way of "Key Sector1* loan)o '

BECOHHENDATIOM XVI: Membership of Youth and Youth Employment Sub-Committees;

Tour Committee have considered, and, are in agreement with, recommendations 1 and 2. of the report of their General Sub-Committee' of llth September, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following1 recommendation* " Besolved to 5ECOMHENB:

That the Council appoint, the following persons to> serve upon the .Youth and Youth .Employment Sub-Committees for the remainder of the period 1971/7^ Youth Employment Sub-Committee

Mr',- D.Walter (in place of Mr06«. Mendoza) Youth Sub-Committee

Hr.G* Mendoza., Miss S ePike .and Hr.D. Porter (in place of Miss E.Clarice; Miss M* Harks -and Mro-M«,'ToShepherd) _ HECOMMEIfflATIOM XVII . t Foreign Language Assistants:

Your Committee have considered, and, are in agreement with, recommendation 5 of the report of their General Sub-Committee of llth Septembers- 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and, accordingly submit the follomng recommendation.,, E 181 Vol., 3. . EDUCATION

Resolved'.to RECOMMEND: That the Council; (1) agree that the rates of payment to foreign language assistants appointed from 1st September, 1973» be increased from £868 to £950 per annum, as recommended by the Secretary of State for Education and Science, and (2) approve a supplementary estimate of £1,620 for the financial year 1973/7^ to meet the increased rates of payment and that no compensatory savings be required as this expenditure is as a result of a decision of the Secretary of State for Education and Science. (Note: Hie Policy and Resources Committee raise^no objection to this supplementary estimate). RECOMMENDATION XVIII; School Meals Unit Cost: ' Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 6 of the report of their General Sub-Committee of llth September, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation. Resolved to RECOMMEND; That the Council agree that, so as to maintain the standard of school meals, the basic unit cost allowance be increased from 7«Hp« to IQp. from 22nd October, 1973 and that a supplementary estimate of S^-9,500 be approved for the financial year 1973/7^ to cover this increase and that no compensatory savings be required since the increase is due to inflation. (Note: The Policy and Resources Committee raise no objection to this supplementary estimate). RECOMMENDATION XIX; Transport of Pupils - Roxeth First and Middle School: Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 7 of the report of their General Sub-Committee of llth September, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation. Resolved to RECOMMEND; That the Council approve a supplementary estimate of £2,100 for the financial* year 1973/7^ in respect of the transporting of 110 pupils on school days from Roxeth First and Middle School to Newton Farm First and Middle School, due to delays in the completion of the contract for rebuilding work at the Roxeth School, and that no compensatory savings be required since this expenditure arises from circumstances beyond the control of the Education Committee. (Note: The Policy and Resources Committee raise no objection to this supplementary estimate) 0 EDUCATION - Tol. 3 S 132

3X; Harrow College of Technology & Art; Incensed Bar; Tour Committee have considered, and. are in agreement -with, recommendation 10 of the report of their General Sob-Committee of llth September, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report y and accordingly submit the following recommendation, , .,-, , -.-:' .; '

Bes olved to BEC'CBfflflEHDt , • ; ' , '•• That the Council approve a supplementary estimate- .of £2,000 for the financial year1 1973/74 in respect of a loan to the. Stiadents: "Onion at' the Harrow College of Technology & Art1,. pursuant to -Section 53 of' ^e Education Act, 1944 to- meet the costs of1 adaptations: for ^the1 provision of a licensed "bar at the College and thsit no xxjngaensatoiry savings; be- reqtzired since, it is anticipated1 that the e^efi§i-tare ,mll Tje:::i reiSSars:ed in Size cota?se from net takings. ' "' "" .. "•'••-'-. - (¥ote: The Policy and Hesoiarces :G;ommiMee: raise'" a© objec*iaa - to' this • •supplementary estimate}* ' " , •"' ^" ;, ':- ,,' .'-•.• ,

HI;- Bevenue Estjbfces 1973/74t Further to. Council resolution,, 1747' (15"& March,, 1973 ),»• yo^irr Committee have considered., and are in agreement with, rec.ommenaation, 13 of the report1 of their 'General 'Sub-Committee of1 ilth September^, 1973 (printed as; an •append.ix to this, report) .and ac;e©rdii3gly -sfaJimit ."$&&* following1 recommendation..

Resolved to BECQMMEiHDi _•''.' ' - - ''.' • • •That, in -accordance- -with their1 ifesolntion 1747 (15th March, 1973)* the • ' Council agree that the savings: required' ' of' the Education Committee in their Sevenae Estimates 1973/74 "be'asi .folloi«Sr«:- •.r ; * '* * - ' '£ -€ ' Part1, time leaders salaries, associated; with programmed simmer1 -time activities (estimate provision .£1S!G©'} - 950

Wiitefriars Yoath Connauuity Manageress (estimate provision I3L,;5'G0) • 875

Primary music developments (estimate provision ,£129 330) .''•••--.. 25,950'

Direct grant and independent soho.qls'- > no placements in September 1973 • Total redaction €9*285' hut retain compensatory provision for additional teachers, hooks stationery etc.. £2 ,705- Bet adjustment to Education, estimates, . 6,580

Holidays for deprived children - saving on ucnnljers participating1 this year. lb change in policy decision, - 1,-OOG

Counsellors for' "Secondary Schools 22:9 785

gQEAL 35*120 E 183 Vol. 3- EDUCATION

RECOMMENDATION XXII: Harrow College of Further Education - Administrative 'Staff;

Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommen­ dation 1*f of the report of their General Sub-Committee of 11th September, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation. Resolved to RECOMMEND; That the Council:-

(1) agree that, subject to Job Evaluation and to the concurrence of • the Establishment Sub-Committee new posts, as detailed in recommendation 14 of the report of the General Sub-Committee of 11th September, 1973» be established from 1st January, 197^» and (2) approve a supplementary estimate of £2,570 for the financial year 1973/7^- in respect of the establishment of the above posts and that compensatory savings, as detailed in recommendation 1^ of the report of the General Sub-Committee of 11th September, 1973» he made. (Note: The Policy and Resources Committee raise no objection to this supplementary estimate).

RECOMMENDATION XXIII; Ancillary Staff in Primary Schools;

Your Committee have considered, and are in agreement with, recommendation 15 of the report of their General Sub-Committee of 11th September, 1973 (printed as an appendix to this report) and accordingly submit the following recommendation. Resolved to RECOMMEND; That the Council:-

(1) agree that, subject to the concurrence of the Establishment Sub­ committee, an extra O.*f of a point be granted to the allocation to First Schools for Ancillary Staff entitlement and that an extra 1.'6 points be allocated to Priestmead Middle School; arid (2) approve the supplementary estimate of £1-,¥»Q for the financial year 1973/7^ in respect of additional ancillary staff salaries etc. and that no compensatory savings be required as this is considered by the Education Committee as a special case. (Note: The Policy and Resources Committee raise no objection to this supplementary estimate). PART II - MINUTES

Minutes; RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee - held on 26th June, 1973, having been circulated, be taken as read and signed as a correct record. EDBCAflQE ¥ol«3 S184

449,, Beports of Sidb-CoBmitteess BESQEtfEB: (i) !Ebat the under-mentioned reports of the Education Sub-CojHmittees (printed as appendices to this report) as now amended, "be received ands insofar as they require confirmation «na are not otherwise dealt •sith in this report^ "be hereby confirmedo Subcommittee • Bate Youth 24th July* 1973 " Youth Employment 25th July.? 1973 Libraries 23rd July^ 1973 Schools and ^Further Education 26th Julys, 1973 Sites and Buildings , 5th September* 1973 General llth Septembers 1973 (2) Retirement of MSB AeKU Bimbleby - Assistant Controller of Education Services (Borou^i Librarian)! That, mth reference to recommendation 3 of the report of the libraries Sub- Committee (25rd July9 1973) Coimiittees (a) place on record their sincere thanks and appreciation to Miss TUsDbletiyy for the services she has rendered to the Coimcil j their predecessors and the people of Bkzarow since her, appointment as a Branch Librarian in 1939s>snd ^d.sh her! a long and happy retirement 5 and ("b) ask the Hanagsaent Coiamittee to consider recommending the CoTincil to pass a resolution of aspreeiation to Miss Dimblebyj, which, be engrossed on vellum? sealed and presented to her by the Mayor,, (3) Harrow College of Purther Education - Appointment of Tioe-Prinoipals Thats -with reference to resolutioa 55^

(Signed) LESLIE EBUGATIOT VoliS EY 89

YOUTH :SUB-COMHITTEE: 24th July, 1973

Chairman:;' . . Mr-. .A. Everitt

Councillors: * Abbott (in the Chair> Perigoe (ex offieio) / Colbome Hill (His Mrs. Tarl Worship The Mayor) L. Wagner (ex officio) * Howard Mrs. Wells . / "Mrs.

' r / . . * Mr. W,,H. Ayling , Jflr. A. Hauser Rev. I). Chadwick * Mr.. P. HajBk'iKS .-.. _ :' Miss K. Clarke * Rev. J. Hislop, J.P. * Mrs. Bo Cranmer *;-Mr.- 3>.E. ELrby •-.;:, ;.. Rev, Father- D. Grilly *f Mr. W.C. Payne" Mr. G.. Davis - Mr. Ro,Eo Sowland, J.P, ,* Mr. R. Bini . ' Mr;. M.T. Shepherd -. * Mr. Jo .Eaton IJt.Cdr.. Jo Marshall Turner ''-•/'' , * Mr. 2?.oCo, Pielder , Mrs. So TOiite. Mrs. M-.E.L. Fraser Mr. RoEo Wise Mr. Co Hart Mr. .D.CoAo Wright- ' .

*• Denotes .Members .present r. .

/ Member absent on Council Business

'PAST I - -RECOMMENDATIC^S - ; " .' '

TRECCTiMmPATI:OT 1: Applications.. .JtQg...Grant Aid-.1973:/74.

Applications for grant aid, were received from a aiimber of organisations.

Resolved to RECOMMEND* " •"- .' ""--•- '•'•-""- • '

That in accordance with the recommendations of the Accounts Sub-Committee the' following grants be made in respect of the year 1973/74:

.Or g ani sati on Amount Purpose of Grant

5th Headstone Scout £155.40 To purchase two tents and two 'Gaate' Slalom; canoes on permanent loan.

Harrow Division Girl £110.00 Towards the cost of Guides Association administration and camping commitments of the Division . EY. 90 Vol 3 EDUCATION

Pinner Churcfi "Finns" £58.60 Towards the cost of modernising their Youth Club film projectors.

Pinner Division Girl £155.00 Towards the admnistrative costs of Guides its four districts for heating, lighting and maintenance of its head-quarters and the provision of equipment.

RECOMMENDATION II; Application for Grant Aid. 1972/73: Y.W.C.A. Freeway Youth Pro.iect (formerly known as the detached Youth Worker Pro.iect) . With reference to Recommendation 2 (19 October, 1971) an application was submitted from the Y.W.C.A. for grant aid towards the cost of running the Freeway Youth Project.

RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND;

That in accordance with the Recommendation of the .Accounts Sub-Committee a grant of (1) £3330 being 90% of the Social Workers' salaries and (2) £2770 being 90% of the costs of premises and other expenses, be made to the Y.W.C.A. in connection 'with the Freeway Youth Project.

PART II - MINUTES.

370. Arrangement of Agenda RESOLVED: That the decision of the Chairman that certain Items be taken with the Press and Public excluded, be confirmed.

371. Minutes RESOLVED: (1) That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Sub- Committee held on 30th May 1973, having been circulated, be taken as read and signed as a true record. ,.„••*

(2) That in connection with resolution No. 363, the Director of Education be requested to write to the Secretary of State for the Department of Education & Science expressing this Sub-Committee's dissatisfaction with the new arrangements for allocations for grants for the Youth Service capital projects. EDUCATION Vol.3 E5T 91

372. Accounts Sub-Committee:: RESOLVED: (1) That the verbal report of the Meeting of the Accounts Sab^Coimnittee' held on 24th July,, 1973 "be received, •••-"-.' " •" --

(2) That in accordance with the recommendation of the Accounts Sob-Committee, approval be given to a grant of £20 being made to the Eoxeth Manor Girls' Eolk Group towards the cost of music . sheets, instruments.and the transport of their members to functions where they perform. • . - .

(3) That (I).consideration of grant aiding headquarters of voluntary organisations be deferred until new Information Is. received from the London Boroughs Association, (II) A report be submitted to .the. Accounts Sub-Committee on the activities of the London. Union of Youth. Clubs. ; , , • • -

(4) That, in accordance with" the recommendation of the Accounts Sub-Committee, approval be'given to the following list Inorder of priority being submitted ,to the General Sub-Committee as part of the possible .£35,000 cut; In the revenue estimatesr-

• Priority No. 1 Part-time leaders' salaries • . £950 associated with programmed Summer time activities.

Priority No* 2 IShltefrlars T.A. Centre • .:up: .to £875 Manageress- '. - '. •.'-'• .'

•Priority.Ho. 3 •Telephone coin-operated . •• £80 boxes in Centres _ ,- •

•Priority No. 4- Community education -for young £200 European project;

Priority No. 5 Additional part-time Field Workers £425

373. Appointment of -Representatives; 'to Serve on'Other Bodies: (1) That appointments of representatives to tlie following • organisations be deferred until the next meeting of tlie Sub- •Committee:-- , . ....„,,'..-..'.. , •

" Harrow Savings Committee - -" - .. • "' Harrow "Road Safety Council ' . Girls' Venture Corps -'Adult Committee (reference resolution 358 <-2) (30th Hay 1973)

(2) That further Information relating to the above bodies be submitted to the next meeting of the Sub-Committee. • "

374. Aiapoizitment of Representatives to Serve on the Development Sub-Comao-l ESSOL¥KDc (1) That the appointment of s. sixfe representative of this Sub-Committee to serve on the Development Sub-Committee • be deferred to enable Councillor Abbott to approach the female members of this Sub-Committee to see If any Is willing to serve. EY 92 Vol 3. EDUCATION

(2) That the following nominations received from the Harrow Youth Council for representatives to serve on the Development Sub-'Committee be approved:- ' ,

Mr. M. Coster . . Mr. C.. Hutchison Mr. D. Keys Mr. C. Olchawski Miss J. Veall Mr. D. Walter . (reference resolution 360 (2) (30th May 1973)

375. Youth Workers - Supervision. The Director of Education reported on the proposal to extend the supervision for Youth Workers to continue after their probationary year.

RESOLVED: That the. General Sub-Committee be requested to approve that counselling be encouraged for all the Council's youth workers; that with effect from April 1974 ten 2 hour sessions per year be allowed for personal supervision and that the supervisors be paid at Grade 4 of the F.E. part-time teachers' rate. (The total cost in a full year would be £200).

376. ' Conference of Youth Committee Members. With reference to recommendation 2 (19th March 1973), The Director of Education reported on the reply which had been received from the Education Committee of the London Boroughs Association concerning this proposed conference . requesting additional information regarding possible venue and the persons to be invited. • .

RESOLVED: (1) That the Development Sub-rCommittee be requested to investigate all the details of the running and organisation of this 'conference.

(2) That the Director of Education be requested to submit to the Development Sub-Committee a report on the activities of- the Avery Hill ' College which may overlap the aims of this conference.

377. Clerical Assistants at the Statutory Youth Centres. The Director of Education reported on the request by Youth Workers for Clerical assistants to be appointed at the statutory youth centre because of the increased amount of paper work and the changing role of the full-time youth worker.

RESOLVED: That the General Sub-Committee be requested to approve that clerical assistance be provided at the statutory youth centres for up to ten hours per week, that appointments be made within the Clerical 1 scale at an estimated cost in a full year of £400, and that these appointments be made in this current year.

(Councillor Howard wished to be recorded as having voted against this resolution). EDUCATICN -.-.'I...- -,.- - Vol. 3 EY 93

378. Capi-tal rEstimatjes; •'RESOLVED: That 'the- General SubTGommittee be recommended to- approve the following order of priorities for Youth Service Capital Building projects: in 1974-75 irt accordance with the details submitted:-

• '- Priority . •••" '•.', • - - • - Project ' - "

1. Pinner & Hatch End Sea Cadet Unit. (Joint project with Hillingdon) 2. Middlesex Sew Synagogue . .. - " -,"... " 3. Harrow Sea Cadet Corps, 4. * Greater London Northwest Scout Association (Joint, project with five London. Boroughs). 5. Ifhitchurch & Sdgware Boys* Club. 6. 4th Harrow Scouts Group.

* The Sub-Committee agreed that the estimate submitted"might need • to--be'increased by £145, • • - •- • '• ''•-..-

(Mote: Mr. R* Dini declared, an interest in, this item and took no part in the 'discussion.,) " """ ••-.:..,'- • . _.: •.".'"-

379. Holiday Provision for Youth t- With reference to resolution 36'6'"- (30th May 1973>, the Director-' of Education submitted a letter which he had written to -the Youth ^Council outlining procedures to. be followed in, respect of their programme of holiday provision for young; people.

RESOLVED: (1) That the report of the Director of Education "be- received, ...,--

(2) That the best wishes of the Sub-Committee be expressed to the Youth Council in this venture. " "• --.--•-

380'., : ' Resignation of Sub'-CoalHiittee Member: With reference to resolution 362 (30th May, 1973), the Director of Education reported on the further investigations which had been made concerning this matter and that a report on this subject would be submitted . • to the Management' Committee.

EESQEVED: That the report be received.

381. Traffic Directional Signs to the Youth and Community Centre': With reference to resolution 357 -(6) (30th Hay, 1973), the Birector of- Education reported that the Town Planning Committee had • decided not to take any action in respect of the provision of directional signs to the Whitefriars Youth and Community ' Centre.

HESOL¥ED: That the Town Planning Committee ^e 2reqi*ested to reconsider their decision in view 01 the fact that many other similar- types of organisations have -direction signs.. EY. 94 Vol 3. EDUCATION.

Staffing of Youth Centres; The Director of Education reported on the difficulty that was at present being experienced in appointing Youth Workers at Centres in Harrow.

RESOLVED: That the Director of Education be requested to look into the differences in rates of pay and conditions of service between this Borough and other London Boroughs to assess the likely effect on the recruitment of staff.

383. Canoe Training Facilities; The Director of Education reported on the negotiations which had taken place on the use of Acton Baths.

RESOLVED: That the report be received.

384. Joint Working Party on Sports and Recreational Facilities; RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings of the Working Party on Sports and Recreational Facilities be received..

385. Report of the Youth Officer:

RESOLVED: That the report of the Youth Officer which included the report of the part time Field Workers be received.

386. Forty Club; Information was given on the "Forty Club" (.childrehs 1 activities) which meets at the Roxeth Centre on two occasions per week.

RESOLVED: That a report, on the Club be submitted to a subsequent meeting.

387. Pinner Youth Centre;

The Director of Education reported on the receipts of a petition signed by 40 residents in the area of the Pinner Youth Centre.

RESOLVED: That the petitioners be invited to appoint representatives to attend a meeting of the Pinner Centre Advisory Committee to enable the activities, of the Centre and the measures being taken to reduce any nuisance caused to be explained to them.

(The meeting closed at 10.32 p.m.)

(Signed) G.O. ABBOTT Chairman. EDUCATION - Vol.3 EXE! 21

YOOTH EMPLOYMENT SUB-COMMITTEE 25th-July, 1973 Chairman:- * Councillor Mrs Tari Aldermen: * Mrs. Johnson / MacRae Councillors: Clark . • . ' / Perigoe (ex officio) * Howard. ** Roan . - - - "- Mrs. .Keen I>. Wagner (ex officio) * Mr. H.J.Eo Anscombe Mr. G. Mendoza Mr. T.G.. Borland * Mr.. P, Miles ** Mr. £.£.'. Greene * Mr. B. Nbrris Mr... I. Ho. Griffiths • Mr.- Ao Orchard * Mr. Wc-F.H. Johnson. Mr. L. Rodemark . - * Mr, D.E. Kirby , Mr. G.K. Rhodes * Mrs. I. "Lee Mr. H.J. Smith * Miss V,G. Stacey Also invited to be in attendance: Miss B:.M. Rhodes (Youth Officer) Mr. S.A. Wright (Maaager, Department of .Employment) Mrs, G.H. Alston (Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools) * Denotes Members present / Denotes Members absent on Council Business. PART I - HECOMMEMDATIONS' - HIL - . : PART II - ' ' 110. . ApTxjintment of Chairman: RESOLVED: That Councillor Mrs. Tari • be appointed. Chairman of the- Sub-Committee for the Municipal 'Year 1973/74* • ,

(Whereupon Councillor Mrs Tari took the Chair). • 111. Appointment of Vice-Ctiairman: KESOLVED: That Councillor Roan be appointed Vice -Chairman of the Sub-Committee for the Municipal "Year 1973/74.

112; Arrangesient of Agenda: RESOLVED: ISiat the decision of the .former Chairman that all items on the agenda be taken in public be confirmed. . . 113. Minutes: BSSCLVBD: That the minutes of the meeting of the Sub- .Committee held on 19th March, 1,973, having been circulated:,, be taken as read aad signed as a true record.

114. flsport of the Principal Careers Officer: Your Sub-Committee considered the report of the Principal Careers Officer on the •work . of the Youth Employment Service for the previous four months. It was noted that a new Deputy Principal Careers Officer would -take up her appointment on 1st September. 1973.-Copies of- the first part of the Borough Handbook for Teachers were submitted. 'RESOLVED: That the report be received. • EYE 22 Vol..3 EDUCATION

115. Staffing 1973/74: The Director of Education reported that of the six additional posts in the establishment of the careers office which had been approved by Council on 7th December,, 1972, the Central Youth Employment'Executive had given grant-in- aid'for only three, namely:- ' ' ; (1) One post of Clerical Assistant (Clerical Grade 1) from 1st April, 1973 (2) One post of Careers officer (basic grade) from 1st July, 1973. (3) An additional Trainee Careers Officer (Trainee Scale) from 1st May, 1973.

Only these three posts had therefore been established. RESOLVED: That the General Sub-Committee be recommended again .to approve that the following additional posts be established as soon as possible:-

(1)" Two posts of Clerical Assistant (Clerical Grade 1). (2) tXfe- post of Careers Officer (basic grade). bearing in mind that 100% of the cost might need to be borne • .by the Authority. . 116. Employment and Training 'Bllj.1 1973..- Local Authority Careers Service: The Director of Education reported the details and requirements of those Clauses of the Employment and Training Bill 1973 referring to the Careers Service. The Sub-Commit tee were informed that '•'.'. a recent amendment to the Bill would bring students pursuing vocational evening courses within the -purview of the Service; The Sub-Committee considered a summary of existing posts (refer Res.115) an estimate of the posts •which would be required for the new Careers Service, and the proposed staffing development • for 1974/75. (It had been, suggested that the staffing development for the new Service be phased over a period of three years from April 1974) : It was noted that the financial details relating to the new Service were not yet settled.

RESOLVED: That the General Sub-Committee be recommended to approve the proposed Careers Service staffing for 1974/75, as set out below, and to make the necessary provision in the 1974/75 Revenue Estimates. - . ,. ... . Title of Post ' Number of Posts .Grade Clerical Assistant • . 4 Clerical 1 Clerical Officer 2 Clerical 2 Administrative Assistant 2 . AP2; Employment Adviser 3 AP2. Administrative Officer 1. . . APS. Trainee Careers Adviser (Supnmry) 2 ; Trainee Information Officer (Librarian) 1 AP4. Careers Adviser 7 AP3/5. Senior Careers Adviser 2 SOI. Assistant Principal of the Careers Service 1 P01(2) Principal of the Careers Service 1 P02(l) 26 EDUCATION '.Vol.3 EYE 23

Sab-Committees for Careers Services^ The Director of Education reported • that the Employment and Training Bill 1973 did not require the establishment of "Careers Service Committees", and that"- after 1974 the Sub-Committee would no longer be a statutory Committee,..

RESOLVED: That the report be received.

Premises for Careers,._Service: The Director of Education reported" that the Chief Officers' Management Board had recommended that negotiations take place for accommodation -to house the Careers. Service staff in an .office block in College Boad, Harrow, where • approximately 10-,000 sq.ft.^including a very satisfactory reception area, would be available in about a year's time*. The accommodation - problem in the interim period could be solved "by the use of temporary accommodation in Courtfield Avenue, recently vacated by the Libraries Service.

EESQL?ED: (1) That the Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee be asked to recommend that negotiations commence for the College load premises, (2) that temporary accommodation be obtained in the Courtfield Jwenue premises.

119. Employment benefit for under 18s.; The Director of Education submitted a letter from the'City and County of Kingston upon Hull requesting support for that Authority' s views that, the responsibility ' for payment of unemployment benefit to under 18s should' remain with Local Education Authorities. ... " • • ;

EESOLVEB; That no action be "taken, in this matter. "'. : '•

120. Publications^^Received: The Director of' Education reported the .' receipt of the following publications:-

Extract/- Department of Employment Gazette, December 1972 "Computers , in Offices".

National Youth Employment Council" Bulletin No.16 - March 1973. - Careers Quarterly - Spring 1973. . ' .

EESOLVED: That the report be received:,.

(The meeting closed at 8.40 p.m.)

_-(Signed) D. 'TAKE, (Mrs.) • - *

.. Chairman. . - - Vbl 3; ' EL 46.

UBBARIES SIB-COMMITTEE 23rd: July 1973,

Chairman! ~ * Councillor1 Beech,

Councillors: / Abbott * Mrs, Keen , • .'* Nutt " * Mrs,, Sees Brough * King / Perigoe (ex officio) I*, Wagner (ex of f icio)

Representatives of Organisations Co-opted to attend! meetings when matters relating to Archives are on thef'agemlaj

Name Representing

Mr. K.P. Mandell - Stanmore, Bdgware & Harrow Historical Society Mr "M. Yerden - Pinner ;&, Hat en End tO'Cftl Bistorical , & Arcfaaelogical Society^

* Denotes Members present, y Denotes Members absent on Council Business, i

(At the commencement of the meeting, the Chairman welcomed Mr, M« Terden, and' Mr, K.F. Mandell who were attending 'their first meeting of the Sub-Committee)', "

PAET I - 'BECOMMENDATIONS. ' ' ' ' ' "' '

RECOMMENDATIOiSr 1; Harrow Local Archives Committee,

With reference to Eecommendation I (16th October, 1972), the Controller of Legal and Administrative Services reported that the Son, Secretary of the jLocal Archives Committee had expressed the wish that more flexibility be allowed in representatives to serve as co-opted members to attend appropriate meetings of the Sub-Committee. On the 7th December, 1972, Council had agreed! to one representative of each of the following organisations being a co-opted member of the Libraries Sub-Committee when matters relating to Archives are on the agenda with" power to vote and speak on these items. onlj?j - ' '

The Stanmore, Edgware & Harrow Historical Society,.

Sie Pinner & Hatch End Local Historical: and Archaelogical Society

'The'Harrow and Wembley Branch of the Geographical Asso'Ciation, EL 47 Vol.3 i EDUCATION

Resolved to RECOMMEND;

That Recommendation 1(1) (16th October, 1972) be amended by the addition of the words "Or from such other Societies or Associations that the Libraries Sub-Committee may from time to time decide", to follow up the last of the specifically named organisations entitled to attend meetings of this Sub-Committee when matters relating to Archives are on the agenda.

RECOMMENDATION 2; New library in- Stanmore - naming...

Your Sub-Committee gave consideration to the naming of the new Library in the Stanmore area.

Resolved to EECOMMEND;

That the new library in Stanmore be called "Stanmore Village Library".

RECOMMENDATION 3; Retirement of Miss A.M. Dimblebv. Assistant Controller of Education Services (Borough Librarian);

The Director of Education reported that Miss Dimbleby would be retiring from the Council's service on 30th September, 1973.

Resolved to RECOMMEND; ,

(1) That the Council of> the London Borough of Harrow place on record their best thanks and appreciation to Miss A.M. Dimbleby for the services which she has .rendered to the Council, their predecessors, and the people of Harrow since her appointment as Branch Librarian in 1939.

- (2) That the Chief Executive and Town Clerk be directed to engross this resolution on vellum; and that it be sealed with the corporate seal of the Borough and presented by the Mayor. PART II. - MINUTES.

153. Chairman' s Action on Arrangement of ^Agenda:_ RESOLVED; That the Sub-Committee approve and confirm the decision of the Chairman that certain items be taken with the press and public excluded.

154. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the minutes, of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 29th May, 1973, having been circulated, be taken as read and signed as a true record.

155. Local History: RESOLVED: (1) That the report of the Assistant Controller of Education Services (Borough Librarian) be received.

(2) That the projects outlined in the report be either instituted or continued at a cost of £300/£350 in the first year, and that this sum be included in the revenue estimates for 1974/75. EDUC&TIOF Vol 3 EL 48

156. Current. Libraries- Programme;: (a) Kenton Library;1 With reference "to resolution 134 (19th March, 1973} the Controller of Architecture reported on the outline scheme- and. budgd: estimate for the. extensions to and. the internal remodelling of Eenton library ,

RESOLVEDr That the Chairman's panel of the Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee, be recommended to approve the reports and. drawings as submitted,

(b> - Mew Staomore Ij-brary: With reference to resolution 144 (29th May, 1973} tie Controller of ArcMtecture submitted drawings 'of the proposed new "branch, library. -

RESOLVED: That the Chairman's panel of the Sites and. Buildings Sub­ committee be recommended to approve the report and drawings as submitted.,

(c> Roxeth Library extension: With reference to resolution 122 (4th December, 1972) the Controller of Architecture reported that- the Roxeth Library extension had been completed on 27th June, 1973 and-that the defects liability period: would be operative from that date, ' " ' •

RESOLVED: (I) That the report be received,

(2'} That a vote of thanks be passed to the Roxeth, Library staff expressing: appreciation of the extra work carried out by them after the completion of the extension.. (3) " That the Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee be recommended to ' erect temporarily an entry sign at one of the entrances to the library car park whilst the question of car parking is being more fully considered, 157. Libraries development? The Director of Development and Technical" Sexjvices and the Director of Education submitted a report on the short and long term development programmes for the Libraries Service, Your Sub-Commit tee were informed that due to the removal of the Music Library to Gayton last December, unused space has been left on the first floor of the Wealdstone Library,

RESOLVED: (1) That the Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee be recommended:- (a) Harrow Weald-r To request that plans be prepared for a, library ik> be built on the site of the old Harrow: Weald, Primary School in High Road, Barrow Weald,

(b) West Haz-row/Sbrth Barrow: (i) .To request that a feasibility study for the development of the Woodlands site at Worth. .Harrow be submitted to future meetings o£ the Sub-Committees,.

(ii) To decline consideration of the empty premises of the London Co-operative Society as an alternative site. 'EL 49 Vol.3 EDUCATION

(c) Stanmore (Honeypot Lane); To defer consideration of any future plans for this library until the Stanmore Village Library comes into use.

(2) That the first floor of the Wealdstone Library should continue to be used for reference and study and that the remaining shelving should be used for part of the other lending stock, enabling the periodicals and browsing area on the ground floor to be increased.

158. Use of the libraries by the less literate; RESOLVED: (1) That , the report of the Assistant Controller of Education Services (Borough Librarian) on the use of libraries by the less literate be received.

(2) That the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee be recommended Jo approve a visit to a public library being included in the curriculum for all school leavers and especially for the ROSLA group of 15/16 year olds.

(3) That a more permanent scheme be investigated for extending Roxeth Library which at present is still below the size recommended by the D.E.S.

159. Adult fiction - arrangement on shelves; RESOLVED: That the grouping system of fiction books of one type be introduced for a trial period of six months at two libraries, one to be Wealdstone and the other to be chosen at discretion by the Assistant Controller of Education Services (Borough Librarian).

160. Harrow Library Service: RESOLVED; (1) That the report on the Harrow Library Service 1923/73, submitted by the Assistant Controller of Education Services (Bozottgh Librarian) be received.

(2) That a vote of thanks to Miss Dimbleby be placed on record for presenting such an excellent report.

161. Publicity for the libraries; The Assistant Controller of Education Services (Borough Librarian) and the Public Relations Officer submitted a report on methods of publicity for the libraries.

RESOLVED: (1) That a further report be submitted to the next meeting on:-

(a) The cost of supplying leaflets and beer mats to advertise the Library Service.

(b) The cost of naming the mobile library and delivery van and of fixing frames to their sides for the display of posters.

(2) That more books be displayed at clinics for children to look at and mothers to borrow. EDUCATIOM ' Vol.3 EL' 50'

162. Capital Estimates: The Director of Education reported that the Eorward Budgeting Sub-Committee oa 27th June, 1973 had recommended the Policy and Resources Committee to -accept all L.D.S., expenditure associated with Key Sector expenditure and all L.D.S, expenditure as estimated in 1973/74. At the same time all Committees of the Council had been asked to place all projects for 1974/75 in priority . order. As far as this Sub-Committee are concerned the Staamore Village Branch library project had originally been high in the 'priority list but there was no guarantee -with the available capital resources in 1974/75 but there would be a definite start in that year. It is considered therefore that the starting date of Kenton Library should be deferred and that a request should be made that as a result of this -Qte Stanmore project be considered as definite for inclusiion in 1974/75.

RESOLVED:. That the General Sub-Committee be recommended.

•(1) To approve the inclusion of the library projects in the Capital, , Estimates 1974/75 in the following order -of priority. (i) Stanmore, (ii) Pinner, (iii) Kenton.

(2) To request the Policy and Resources Committee to approve the inclusion of the Stanmore Village Library in 1974/75.

163. Revenue Estimates 1973/74: The Director of Education reported that at their meeting on the 10th April 1973, the Education Committee had resolved as under:-

"That in the view of reduction in the General Rate Estimates for 1973/74 of £35,000., relating to the Education Committee, the officers be instructed to present alternative suggestions by 18th September 1973, whereby the Estimates may be reduced by £35,000."

Following this decision, the Sub^Committee had been, requested to consider the items for which, decision could be made to reduce expenditure during the current year and to place them in priority order for reductions should it; be determined that it was necessary to .amend the Estimates relating to items for which the Sub-Committee are responsible,

RESOLVED: That if necessary the- General Sub-Committee be recommended, to approve reduction in expenditure on Books and Bindings during the current financial year1 amounting to £2,000.

164. Libraries Association Public Libraries Conference: RESOLVED1 : That the Vice-Chairman of the Sub-Committee, Councillor King be authorised to attend a Conference on the Isle of Man for four days, in place of the Chairman of the Sub-Committee who is unable to attend. EL 51 Vol 3. EDUCATION

Items for Information only

165. RE50LVED i That the reports submitted by the following for the information of the Sub-Committee be received.

(a) Controller of Legal and Administrative Services - Public Lending . Right (Ref. Rec. 2) (19th March 1973).

(b) Director of Education - appointment of Mr. A«W, Ball as Assistant Controller of Education Services (Borough Librarian).

(Signed) R.C. BEECH.

(The meeting closed at 10.30 p.m,}. EDUCATION Vol.3, -1SF" 257

SCHOOLS AND" FURTHER EDUCATION SUB-COMMITTEE - 26th July,, 1973 ,

Chairman: * Alderman FIower9 M.B.E., Alderman; "* MacRae •Cotmcillors: * Abbott * Mrs. Keen Clark Mrs. Leaver His 'Worship the Mayor * Perigee (ex, officio) (Councillor Colborne-Hill) * Roan * Elderton * Mrs, Tarl * Hines L. Wagner (ex officio), Howard • * Mrs. Wells

Co-opted * Mr. J,M. Davles • "••-.-* The Rev. T. Lloyd Members: '* Mrs. H. Hodges - * Denotes Members present • . ,

PART I - RECOMMENDATIONS ' • • RECOMMENDATION I;'Scales of Salaries for Teachers in Establishments of . Further Education. -,'-'' The Director of Education reported that agreement had been reached on the revised, salary scales for full-time teachers in establishments of Farther Education,, to take effect from 1st April,, 1:973'. • '-'' Resolved to RECOMMEND; • . That a supplementary estimate of £44,300 be, sought (to cover full-time" and part-time staff) without compensatory savings. ' RECOMMENDATION 2; Link Courses; The Director of Education reported, that -with .reference to resolution 458,, (12th December5 1972) enquiries had been made of two authorities who had considerable experience of link courses; for secondary school pupils at establishments of Further Education.' Resolved to RECOMMEND: ' • That where link courses are introduced for pupils in Secondary Schools at establishments- of Further Education:— (,1) Class contact "hours- for pupils be included in college unit totals, and in their school, unit totals. • (2) Appropriate financial adjustment be made between the. Secondary School account and Further Education account in, each case. RECOMMENDATION 3: Students under IS years of age in F«E0 Establishments;. The Director -of Education reported, that it had been the practice to regard full-time students aged 18 years and under (19 years and under for *0? and, *A* level courses) at the Harrow College of Technology and Art and Harrow College of Further Education, as being, in a similar position to- pupils in, the same ,age group attending secoadary schools and the Junior College with regard to the provision of free tuition, payment of examination fees, travelling expenses and maintenance, -grants. However, students at the two further education colleges were at a disadvantage, in, "one respect as they were required, to purchase their own text books and consumable materials,, a disadvantage that would become more apparent with the increase in the number1 of junior colleges and that had become less supportable with the raising of the school leaving, age. ESF 258 Vol e 3 0 EDUCATION ______._._____ I •.••i-»i -.„„, niai*»m~g»^^a*mmmm\mHm m niumiMuimamuaBaamBHa^i^aBaem^eMa^i^Ba^aamm^mm***^*^*^^****1*!^^*"**^^**^^^^*^ m"^H IIM.«IIIH« i •" '•'' • ' • ' | 1 Resolved to RECOMMEND; i — - ' . ! - 3 That as from 1st September 1974 provision be made in the revenue estimates j for books, stationery and consumable materials on a capitation basis at the rate for over 16 year ©Id pupils in schools £13,25 at present), for these full-time students, the estimated cost for 1974/75 being £6,735, and £10,110 *j . ! in a full year. * ! RECOMMENDATION 4; Student Grants; Block Release Courses; '! The Director of Education reported that students attending part-time courses were occasionally required to attend Further Education Establishments outside their home areas on a Block Release basis. At present, discretionary Grants at the rate of 67p per night was made but this had not been reviewed since 1965. The Conference of Education Officers of the London and Home Counties had now recommended to Authorities that the rate be increased to the same level as the rate for term time' study Grant Regulations. Resolved to RECOMMEND; That the rate be increased to the term-time study rate under the Grants Regulations at present to £1.30 per day, payment to be met from existing Estimates.

RECOMMENDATION 5; Student Awards - Ugandan Asians; The Director of Education reported that the Uganda Resettlement Board had made special arrangements for grant assistance to Local Authorities towards the cost arising from the reception and initial resettlement of the United Kingdom Passport Holders expelled from Uganda, including grants made to Ugandan Asian students. The Board would reimburse Authorities for the full cost of these student awards for the academic year 1972/73, but as from September, 1973, this special arrangement would cease. In future years, awards to Ugandan ; Asian students would be treated for rate support gfojit purposes in the same way as Awards to all other United Kingdom students.^ Details were submitted of continuing awards and new applications received to date. The Secretary of State for Education and Science, and the Ugandan Resettlement Board had expressed the hope that as these Uganda Asian students were to be treated as United Kingdom residents, Local Authorities would continue to use their discretionary powers to make awards to them and waive the three-year residential qualifications. Resolved to RECOMMEND; That residential qualifications should be waived for fees and for grants to Ugandan Asian students, expelled from Uganda in 1972. RECOMMENDATION 6; Visits to France for Linguistic and Cultural Activities by children of the new Middle Schools; The Director of Education reported that all 32 Junior Schools which existed at the beginning of the School year 1972/73 would have begun or were continuing to teach French in September 1973, It was proposed that mixed parties of final year Middle School pupils should in the Summer Term of 1974, in May and June, be escorted to a Centre in eastern Brittany, to stay for some 10 days, inclusive of the time travelling. This series of visits would be arranged by the Comite d'Accucil, a foundation of the French Ministry of Education. EDUCATION. ... , ,,,. ,- *..,.',. ...,...... -,- Yol 03 ESF 259

If this first venture outside the normal teaching of French in Schools should prove successfulj it ' was envisaged that 'this -would be the first of "a series of such visits for "some sscceeding years. The cost to .each child for such adventure would be approximately £34 and if the expenses of the accompanying staff were paid by the children* the pupil- costs would, then be £38, _ ,.--.. : Resolved to RECOMMEM);

{1} That approval be given for mixed parties of final year Middle School pupils to • participate- in visits to France, in the Summer Term'1,974 in , accordance with the details outlined above.

(2) That the Central.Fund.be.set, up for-the payment of expenses of " accompanying staff, at an amount which would range from £550 to £825 ' " according to need.. -

(3) That, a sum • of money should be set aside "to1 enable, pupils to participate if they would otherwise, for financial reasons,, be' prevented from-so doing; and that the criteria for .assistance he considered, at a later date..

(4) That approval Be given to- the payment, of expenses of the Senior Adviser and the."Modem Languages Adviser, amounting to £150 to enable them to visit Brittany in April 1974,- to finalise the Linguistic anci Cultural programme, , and to check on ±ravel arrangements and accommodation for pupils and1 'staff. (5). That the costs (£200) for the preparation of material for the 'cultural and academic programme concerning the local environment be met from the capitation -'pool'*.- • '-• • - . ' "• •.--"' '• --

(6) That provision be made in the 1974/75 -Estimates for the additional _ costs of (2) to (4) above which could amount to approximately £1,300*

RECOMMEJSDATIOH 7; Conference - of Local Education Author1 ties;:

'The Director of'Education reported that the University of London Institute of Education had, requested the-names'of two representatives from the . Authority to serve on the above-mentioned Conference for the forthcoming year.

Resolved' to RECOMMEHDt ' •' "'' - • ' ' • ' - i ' ' ' - - * •That' the Chairman of the Education. Committee and the Director of Education, be nominated to serve as the Au,thority*s representatives on the Conference of Local Education Authorities from September 1973 to August,, 1974. '' ESF 260 Vol.3 EDUCATION

RECOMMENDATION 8; Harrow College of Further Education - Governing Body: With reference to Recommendation 2 (31st May 1973) the Director of Education reported that the Principal had submitted a nomination to fill the vacancy for a representative of the Public Services on the Governing Body,

Resolved to RECOMMEND;

That Mr. J.S. Dent, Regional Advisory Officer, Civil Service Council . for Further Education, be appointed to serve on the Governing Body with effect from 15th October 1973 as a representative of the Public Services.

RECOMMENDATION 9: Teachers Salaries— above Scale payments; High Schools and Junior Colleges;

The Director of Education reported that with reference to recommendation 11 (31st May 1973), it had been decided and subsequently approved by the Chairman of the Education Committee and the Mayor, that the existing basis for calculating entitlement to points in respect of above-scale payment of 60% of difference between the minimum and maximum of the appropriate points score range, plus 107» "Pool" to be used at the discretion of the Director of Education for special cases should be increased to 807. plus 107o "Pool". The Teacher Representatives of the Joint Consultative Committee had recommended that First and Middle Schools be allowed the maximum of the'appropriate points score range.

The Joint Consultative Committee at their meeting on 3rd July had received a request from the Harrow Teachers* Consultative Committee that urgent consideration be given to the- position of High Schools and Junior Colleges from September 1974, and had asked that 607. be increased to at least 807o.

The total number of points available to existing Secondary Schools from 1st April, 1973, had been 1,165 plus 107. "Pool". This had resulted from an improvement in the points score ranges in the Burnham Salaries document and also in some cases improved School group numbers arising from the Triennial review. If 'the 607. was increased to 707c, this would involve an additional 292 points and if increased to 807., an additional 323 points.

This Sub-Committee had been requested to consider the points score range to be implemented with effect from September 1974, in view of the fact that the Head Teachers of the. re-organised Schools had been appointed from 1st January 1974, and would need to know as soon as possible the number of points available for allocation. EDUCATION Yol.3 ESF 261

The Heads of High Schools and Junior Colleges had met /recently- and had requested that Group 10 High Schools be allowed two Senior Teachers instead of one. The Sub-Committee were informed that the Governing Body of Stanmore Junior College had "been concerned that the School should have equal consideration as the re—organised Schools* It was reported that the re-orgaaised Junior Colleges -were to. be placed in Group 12 in accordance with the estimated 1978 unit total. The Governing, Body had considered that there should Ibe parity with other Junior Colleges, as far as possible,, and had recommended.,, therefore, that with effect from 1st, September, 1974, the Headship, Deputy Head,, Second Deputy Head; and, Second, Histress,, should, be granted allowances equal to the difference in salaries for Group 11 and Group' 12. • - . . .-.._-.

Resolved to RECOMMEND.; - ; . • • - .- . - (1) That 80% plus 107. "Pool"1 of the points score range be implemented •with effect from, September,- 1,974, in respect, of High Schools and Junior Colleges, at a cost of £41,125 {in 1974/75). (2) That Group 10 High Schools be classified as Group 11 High Schools for the purpose of their being allowed two Senior Teachers instead of one. (3) That agreement in principle be given to Stanmore Junior College achieving parity as far as possible with other Junior Colleges, and accordingly that with effect from 1st September 1974, the Head, Deputy Head, Second• Deputy Head and Second Mistress be granted allowances equal to the difference, in salaries between Groups 11 and~12; Before final approval, is formally, given this agreement shall be -subject to the provisions of the next Burnfcam Report. RECOMMENDATION 10; Re-organised Schools - Catchment Areas; The Director of Education reported that at a meeting held on Monday, 23rd July, the Working Party set up to consider Primary and Secondary Education had finalised its proposals concerning, the admission of pupils to the .First, Middle and High Schools., ' : ' . - - •. The following factors had been closely considered in the formulation of the scheme:-' (a) -General recognition of certain, natural-borders, e»g0 roads, . railways, open spaces. (b) The pupil journey to school,,, particularly the journey to- be undertaken by younger children in Primary-Schools - with the rider to both (a) and. (b) accepting that it is normally safer to travel, along major roads than to cross them.. . . (c)' Pupils of any oae Middle School to -feed the same High. School thereby offering wide opportunities for a..continuous development! of pastoral care and curriculum- from 5 years until, 164- aad thence-, to the Junior College of their 'Choice. At the 124-' stage - this would, minimise -one social difficulty .. of selection* with the exception of those pupils attending, the two retained ' Grammar Schools,, namely that.of breaking, established friendships and thereby facilitating rapid absorption into the High School, for the first year intake 0 ESF 262 Vol 0 3 e EDUCATION

(d) The provision of accommodation at both Primary and Secondary level in order to make full and efficient use of the existing buildings and sites.

(e) As an interim measure, pupils transferring into High School at 12+ should be allowed to attend a High School other than that fed by the Middle School if he has an older brother or sister at the High School in question provided that there is room for him and that his parents declare this option.

(f) To consider the factors mentioned above, not in any order of priority, but in order that a workable scheme would result by making the minimum alteration to the existing catchment areas and, in consequence, to minimise concern and doubts amongst parents, pupils and teachers* Your Sub-Committee were recommended to approve the scheme as submitted, which represented a firm concensus of opinion of Heads and Officers. • • Resolved to RECOMMEND;

1. That in accordance with the recommendations of the Working Party ;- (a) Approval be given to the scheme for catchment areas of re-organised schools, as set out in appendix, 'these areas to operate as from January 1974, for those pupils entering school for the first time.

(b) Younger pupils retain the option of. attending the same schools as their older brothers and/or sisters, for both the Primary and Secondary sector, provided there is room.

(c) Pupils would normally transfer to the High School fed by their Middle School.

(d) Pupils already attending a First School subsequently divorced from their home address be offered the opportunity of transferring to the appropriate Middle School at 8+ years of age.

(e) Parents retain the choice of any school provided that accommodation is available in those schools not serving their home area, in accordance with the London Government Act, 1963.

RECOMMENDATION 11; Consideration of alternative proposals to meet the accommodation problem in the West of' the Borough;

At their meeting on 23rd July, 1973, the Working Party set up to consider primary and secondary education in Harrow, had considered a recommendation on the future use of Whitefriars Secondary School, from the Harrow West Governing Body, together with a letter from the staff of Whitefriars Secondary School, copies of which letter had been sent to various people, including the Secretary of State for Education and Science, and the Member of Parliament for Harrow Central, Mr. Anthony Grant, EDUCATION" " ESF 263

It had been noted that even -with the most generous staff/pupil ratio, and the maximum benefit from the points pooling system, Wnitefrxars could not become more than a Group 9 school, and that should It be utilised as a -6 F.E. High School,, nearly half of the accommodation would be temporary.

In addition should Whitefrxars Secondary School become a 6 F.E, High School, the resulting loss of facilities and staff would cause Mount View High School to be changed from a Group 11 to a Group 9 school.

"Hie Working Party considered the catchment area changes which would foe essential to the proposal to use Khitefrlars as an annexe to Belmont. • . .

• Resolved to KBCOMMENP: ' ' - ". '

That in accordance with, the recommendations of the Working Party: -

•(1) Approval be given to Section 13 notices being published In. order to bring TOiltefriars Secondary School into temporary use as an annexe to Belmont Secondary School (Mount View High School) from September 1974. . .

(Councillor Perlgoe wishes to be recorded as voting against this part of the recommendation). - , '

(2) Approval be given to Section .13 Notices being published in order to bring Camrose Secondary School Into use as an annexe to Canons High School from September, 1974.

HECOMlP^TCiATICST 12: Independent and Direct Grant Schools.

The Director of Education reported that at the meeting on 19th, July 1973, the Council had, resolved:-

" "That (i) each year from 1st September 1973 the Council take up a (a) at least thirty additional assisted places at Independent Schools the assistance rising from £l to the ftill amount of the fees depending on the parents'" economic circumstances and (b),at least forty additional free places at Direct Grant Schools; (li> If it is not - possible to take up the places in September 1973 the number shall be correspondingly Increased for September 1974 and (ill) the Director of Education be authorised and required" to take all necessary steps to Implement this decision"'.

The Sub-Committee were Informed that as the Independent atKl Direct Grant Schools had already closed for the Summer holidays it had not been possible to contact the Heads of these .schools concerning this decision. Places in these schools had already been allocated for September 1973, and It would be necessary to negotiate forthwith for places for September 197'4.

The Director of Education reported that It was unlikely that the schools would be In a position to offer an 'off programme' allocation for a/single year, but would be looking to the " • London Borough of Harrow to offer to take a regular number of places over a period,, say of 5 years. ESF 264 'Vol.3 EDUCATION

Resolved to RECOMMEND:

That the Director of Education be authorised to negotiate"for the following annual allocation of places as from September 1974:-

Di.re.ct Grant Independent Bovs Haberdashers 8 John Lyon 15 Latymer 2 Merchant Taylors 6 St. Benedicts' 2 •University College School . 2 Girls Haberdashers 10 Heathfield 3 North London 20 ' St. : Dominic's. _2_ 40 30 ,

RECOMMENDATION 13: Naming of School' at Newton Farm.

Your Sub-Committee considered the naming of the new school .being built on the site at Newton Farm.

Resolved to RECOMMEND:

That the School be named Newton Farm First and Middle School.

RECOMMENDATION 14: Associations of Teachers in Technical Institutions • Request for Joint Consultative Committee (F.E.) to be established.

The Director of Education reported that the two College Branches of the A.T.T.I, in Harrow had set up a Borough Liaison Committee to discuss with the Authority such topics as a local interpretation of national further education policy, relationships with the new junior colleges, conditions of service and other educational problems not specifically related to primary and secondary education. For this purpose, the Borough Liaison Committee would like a Joint Consultative Committee to be established comprising members of the Authority and teachers in" further education institutions.

Resolved to RECOMMEND:

That approval in principle be given to this proposal and that the constitution of such a body be considered at the next meeting of this Sub-Committee.

PART II - MINUTES

538. Chairman's action on arrangement of Agenda: RESOLVED: That the Sub-Committee approve and confirm the decision of their Chairman that certain items as now reported be taken with the press and public excluded.

539. Minutes; RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings of the Sub- Committee held on 31st May and 26th June 1973, having been circulated, be taken as read and signed as a true record. EDUCATION Vol.3 ESP '265

540. Action taken -"by- -the Chairman:- -"-RESOLVED: That the action taken by the'Chairman of the Sub -Commit tee in giving approval to matters . arising since the last meeting; of "the Sab-Committee, as set out in the minute book be confirmed.

541. ." H.,.M. Inspectorate- - Mrs. E.G. Alston I.S>_O.g.M.I.; RESOLVED: That the Director of Education foe asked to write to Mrs. Alston expressing the' Sub -Commit tee's appreciation of her work in the London Borough of Harrow and; -wishing her a long and happy retirement.

542. Joint Working Party on Sports and Recreational Facilities! " Your Sub-Committee considered the minutes of the "Working Party held on 24th April and 4th July 1973. " v ' -' '

BESOT/TOD: t'l) That the report be received, (2) That; wherever possible notices advertising playgroups be posted outside every school In the Borough, <3) That discussion take place with the Further Education Colleges regarding the organisation of play leadership courses for training assistants. (4)-That the proposal to co-opt representatives from outside bodies as set out in the report of the Working Party, and such further representatives as may be proposed from time to time foe approved.

543.. Harrow giports Council:: The Director of Education reported that -. . • at their meeting on 1st March, 1973 the Executive -Committee of Harrow Sports Council had requested the Education Committee to consider the programme of coaching and, the role of the Harrow Sports Council.

EES'OLVED-: (1) That the question of grant aid to the Harrow Sports Council foe referred to the Management Committee. "

(2) That the Officers discuss the question of coaching sessions with, the Sports Council, and report back to the Sub-Committee.

544', Naming of Schools: RESOLVED: That the naming of Earlsmead JUrst and Middle School, Central Harrow First School and Central Harrow . • Middle School be referred•to the Working Party set up to consider Primary and Secondary Education In Harrow.

545. School -Crossing .Patrol_s: EESQLVEDr (1) Th-at the possibility 'of further recruitment of senior pupils and students for school crossing patrol duty on a similar basis to the rota scheme now operated by pupils fromChandos Secondary School for Boys be referred to the Joint Consultative Committee for its observations and consideration* (2) That in1 accordance with the request of the • Transport and Traffic Sub-Committee the General Sub-Committee foe recommended to approve in principle the provision of fz-ee refreshments to all crossing patrolmen In respect of all relevant school crossing patrol sites and hours of duty, and for Its Implementation, to-be In-liaison, with the Metropolitan, Police. ESF 266 Vol.3 EDUCATION

546. Items referred bv the Joint Consultative Committee: '(a) Home Accidents Survey; The Director of Education reported that with reference to Resolution 520 (31st May 1973) the Joint Consultative Committee at their meeting on 3rd July 1973 had approved a revised questionnaire and letter relating to the home accidents survey,

•, RESOLVED: (1) That this Sub-Committee accept the questionnaire and letter in their revised form.

(2) That Headteachers of those schools willing to offer the.home, safety course should be asked whether they wished to follow it up with the questionnaire on home accidents.

• (3) That agreement to the distribution of this questionnaire should not be taken as a precedent•and that applications for the circulation of subsequent questionnaires should be judged on..their merits.

(b) Admission of non-Harrow Children to schools in the Borough; The Director of Education reported that concern had been expressed by the Harrow Teachers Consultative Committee regarding the effect that Section 8 of Clause 31 of the London Government Act 1963 was having on some Harrow Schools on the borders of the Borough in creating classes of an unacceptable size. The Joint Consultative Committee had agreed to recommend this Sub-Committee to refer this matter to 'the London Boroughs Association.

RESOLVED: That no further action be taken on this matter, taking into account the present-informal agreements with neighbouring Boroughs. • • i (c) Retiring of Teachers. With reference to Resolution 524 (31st May 1973) the Joint Consultative Committee had considered the possibility of giving some more permanent form of recognition of long service to the Borough by retiring teachers. RESOLVED: That in accordance with the recommendation of the. Joint Consultative Committee, a buffet reception for teachers retiring during the year be held annually irrespective of their length of service and an appropriate sum of money be included in the estimates for 1974/5.- ' j (d) School uniform for sixth formers. The Director of Education reported that with reference to Resolution 535 (31st May 1973) the Joint Consultative Committee had discussed the general policy relating to school uniforms for sixth formers, 1 and had agreed on the necessity to consult the pupils themselves1 on the desirability of a school uniform and the nature of the uniform should one be requested. ' RESOLVED: That the matter be referred .to the Students' Consultative Committee for their consideration. 547. Salvatorian College - School Terms 'and Holidays 1974: RESOLVED: That approval be given to the following dates dtor school terms and holidays as submitted by the Governors of the College in respect of the year 1974.:- EDUCATICM Voli-3" ESF 267

Spring Term Tuesday 8th January to Half Term:. Monday 25th, Feb. Baster Holiday Wednesday 10th April to Friday 1st March Thursday llth April .to Friday 26th April Summer Term Half Term: Holiday Monday 29th April to Friday 24th May to Monday 22nd July to Friday 19th July Friday 31st May incl, 'Monday 2nd September Term Half Term: Christmas Holiday Tuesday 3rd September Monday 28th October to Monday 23rd December to Friday 20th December Friday 2nd November 548. Recommendations from the Governing _Body of Harrow College of Technology and Artt . , _ ,. .-.-_- (a) College Accommodation.. The Director of Education reported that the Governing Body o;f Harrow College of Technology and Art had recommended that in view of the pressure on college accommodation (despite recent extensions) and the need to provide also for additional courses,, the Education Committee be requested to seek approval for the inclusion. of further extensions to "the College in an early building programme.

RESOLVED: That Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee'-be recommended to seek approval from the Department of Education and Science for the inclusion (in an early building programme) of further extensions to the College premises of at least 32,000 square feet.

(b) School of Art and Photography- The Director of Education reported- that the Governing Body of Harrow- College of Technology snd: Art, having noted the complex and important implications of the suggested academic and/financial autonomy o-f the School of Art and. Photography had asked the Education•Committee to arrange that the proposal be fully investigated and'that the matter'be considered further. at special meetings of the Academic Board Governing Body. At the special meeting of the Academic Board, the proposal for autonomy had been withdrawn., and an alternative scheme-would be submitted to the next meeting of the Governing Body. . RESOLVED: That no further action be taken for the present.. .

549, Harrow School/Borough Winstoa Churchill Scholarship: The Director of Education reported that the above scholarship had_been awarded this year to Benjamin Smithies, a pupil at St., Edmunds Junior School, Canterbury, who would commence at Harrow School at- the beginning of the Summer Term 1974. ESF 268 Vol.3 EDUCATION

RESOLVED: (1) That the report be received. " -

(2) That a further report be submitted to this Sub-Committee regarding the history of the scholarship, methods of advertisement, the selection procedure, and the details of the background of the previous successful candidates. . "'

550. Retirement of Teachers: RESOLVED: That the Sub-Committees appreciation of his service and best wishes for a long and happy retirement be conveyed to Mr. J.R. Murray of Welldon Park Junior School who would be retiring on 31st August 1973 after 25 years of service in Harrow. 551. Membership of the Working Party set up to consider Adult Education in Harrow; With reference to Resolution 532 (31st May 1973) nominations were submitted to.serve as representatives, on the .Working .Party set up to consider Adult Education in Harrow. ': . .

RESOLVED: That approval be given for the following persons to serve on the Working Party:- • . . .

(1) Mr. F.R.H. Gristwood, representing the Governors .of Harrow College of Further Education. • , . (2) Mr. D.S. Clarke, Headmaster, Blackwell Secondary School, representing the Headteachers. (3) Mr. Ward, Head of the Department of General Studies representing Harrow College of Technology and Art. •-._-.

552. Student/Staff Ratio in Further Ejdjuaa.tibn Establishments:> The Director of Education submitted a report on the Student/Staff Ratios in. Further Education Establishments .following the request at their- meeting on 14th June 1973 of the Governing Body, of Harrow College of Technology and Art that the Education Committee agree that no cuts or staffing restrictions be made without the fullest possible consultation and that in particular, the College should not be. expected to accept a less favourable .situation than other London Colleges engaged on similar level work. The Governing Body also stated that in.their view the achievements of a higher Student/staff, ratio, is inimical to the various developments to which the Academic Board and the Governing Body had given support. i RESOLVED: (1) That the report of the pirector of Education be" submitted to the Governing JBody of the Harrow College of Technology and Art.

(2) That the whole question of Student/Staff Ratios be referred to the new Joint Consultative Committee for further education teachers when this is set up. (Reference Recommendation 14). voi.3 ESF 269

553.. Awards "to ..Members o£ the Teaching Staff: Hie Director of• Education reported, that (a) Mr. O.I. Williams, a teacher at Cannon, Lane Junior School had been awarded an M.B.S., in the recent Birthday Honours List for services to Education and Sport in Harrow.

(b) Miss K.A. Scarr, Headmistress, Belmont Secondary School for Girls had 'gained a B-.,A. in 'English.

CcO Mr.- G.A.H. .Springall, Headmaster of Eoxeth Manor Junior School -. ,, had "been awarded a B.A. in Psychology.

HESQL¥EB: (1) That the report be received. (2) That letters of congratulations be sent to Mr. 'Williams, Miss Scarr, and Mr. Springall. with regard to - their respective achievements.

554. Use of the Sports Ground at'Harrow College of Technology and Art: .It was reported that the Governing Body of Harrow College of Technology and Art had recently considered- a request made toy • .• • the First National" Management Company of Kenton, to build a Sports and Social Centre for the joint use of the College and staff of the- Company.

. . RESOLVED: That the First National, Management Company of- Ken ton be informed that their request be refused as it is considered that any sports facilities which are surplus to .College requirements should; be made available /to other educational establishaieiits in view ,of the shortage of playing field facilities ' • . for school' use. -"""•" .'•-""'

555. Kenmore Park Tenants and Residents Associate on: The Director of Education reported that; a petition protesting at the delay .in establishing a Community Centre for the Kenmore Park Estate from the Kenmore Park Tenants and Residents Association signed"by 324 people had been presented to the Council on 19th July 1973. This had been referred to the Housing, .Public Works and Services' and Education Committees.

HESQL?ED: That the petition be received and that .a-report be submitted ' on this matter to the next meeting of the Sab-Committee. '•

556.. " Harrow College of Further Education - Appointment of PrinciTJal and Vice-Principal.: The Director of Education reported that in accordance with the Articles of Government a special Committee of .. Governors and members of the .Authority had on the 3rd April 1973 appointed-Mrs. L.E, Buck!and,, at present Senior Lecturer at Garnet College of Education, as Principal of the College vice Mr.'Bames who retires from the Authority's Service on 31st August 1973. A similar special Committee on 17th' July 1973, appointed Mr., C. Moor, at present Assistant Controller of Education Services (Further Education) as -Vice- Principal of the College from 1st October, 1973 vice Mr.J. -. ' . Hartlandj, who'had'been, appointed" as Principal of Headon College • " of Further Education, from 1st September, 1973. ESF 270 Vol.3 EDUCATION

RESOLVED: '('!) That the report be received, and the actions of the t special Committee be confirmed.

(2) That this Sub-Committee place on record, their appreciation of Mr. Moor's valuable service to the Borough, particularly his understanding of, and continued willingness to help young people, and their wish for every success in his new post. 557. Ma.lor Building Programme - Design List 1973/4/5 ,and Preliminary List 1975/76: The Director of Education reported that the Department of Education and Science had allocated the following Secondary Places for the years shown:- School Places ..Design List 1973/74 Mount View High (Belmont) 200. ' Park High (Chandos) 100 Preliminary List 1973/74 480 Preliminary List 1974/75 '300 The Department of Education and Science had asked this Authority to submit proposals for building projects in Primary and ,Secondary Schools for consideration for inclusion in the preliminary list 1975/76.

RESOLVED: That Sites and Building Sub-Committee be recommended to approve, (1) The following allocation of places for 1973/4 and 1974/5 School . Places Preliminary List 1973/74 Canons High (Downer-) . 280 (anticipated transfer to Design list 1974/75) Nower Hill High (Headstone) 200 Preliminary List 1974/75 (anticipated transfer to Design List 1975/76) Canons High (Downer)' -80 Lowlands Junior College (Harrow County Girls) 120 Heriots Wood 100 (2) The following building projects fox inclusion in the preliminary list 1975/76:-

1. New School - South West Harrow 1 F.E. First and Middle School (Basic Need) 2. New School - Harrow Weald 1 F.E. First and Middle School (Basic Need) 3. Aylward F. 8s M. Schools Extend to 2| F.E. First and Middle (Basic Need) Schools Heriots. Wood Grammar School Extend to 8 F.E. High School for Girls 5. St. Dominic's R.C. . Junior College for 350 pupils 6. Hatch End High (Blackwell) Extend to 10 F.E. High School 7. St. Joseph's F. & M. R.C. School Extend to 2 F.E. First and Middle School (Rebuilding Project approved as ij F.E. only) 8. Whitmore High (Lascelles) Extend to 10 F.E. High School 9. Salvatorian College R.C. Grammar Extend to 6 F.E. High School Sacred Heart R.C. Grammar Extend to 6 F.E. High School 10. Priestmead F. & M. Schools Remodel as 3 F.E. First and Middle (Improvement project) Schools, including replacement of sub-standard temporary accommodation Vol.3 ESF 231

11. Belmont P & M Schools -- Remodel and extend to 3 F.E. ELrst (Improvement project) and Middle Schools 12. St. &iselm''s R.C. J. & I. - Extend to 2 F.E, Eirst and Middle School School

. * These projects are dependent upon major housing development in their areas

558. Headmaster and Deputy Head - salary: Bie Director of Education submitted an application from a Headmaster requesting that consideration, "be given to the possibility of increasing his salary and that of the Deputy Head with effect from 1st April . 1973, on. the grounds of exceptional difficulty and inconvenience "being experienced, because of major demolition and rebuilding operations taking place in the school.

HBSQLVEDr That the Headmaster concerned be informed that this Sub-Committee are not prepared to agree to his request.

559. Revenue Estimates 1973/74: Following the decision of the Education Committee that in view of the reduction in .the general rate estimates fer 1973/74 of £35,000 relating to the Education • Committee, the officers be instructed to present alternative suggestions by 18th September 1973 whereby the estimates may be reduced by £35,000, your Sub-Committee considered the remaining items for which decision could "be aade to reduce expenditure during the current year and place them in priority order for cuts- should it be determined that it was necessary, to abate, the service estimates for which.the Sub-Committee was responsible.

EESOLVED:. That the General Sub-Commit-tee be recommended to approve the following cuts in expenditure arising from the Eevenue Estimates 1973/74 in the priority shown (should such cuts be considered necessary). (1) Primary School music developments - £2930 (2) 'Counsellors for Secondary Schools,, if not appointed this financial year - £22,785. (3) Direct grant and independent schools - total reduction £9,285, "but retaining compensatory provision for additional teachers,,, "books, stationery etc. of £2705, net reduction - £6,580.

(4) Holidays for deprived Children (likely possible saving on numbers participating this year) - £1,000. 560. Recommendations from the Workiag Party set up to consider Primary and Secondary Education, in Harrow: (a) 8 Form Entry High School for Boys: Your Sub-Committee were informed, that,, following consideration of details with regard to the"short fall oe£ High School places resulting partly from the Secretary of State for Education and Science's decision in respect of Harrow County Boys* School and Heriots Wood Grammar School for Girls', the Working Party at their meeting on llth June 1973, had recommended that a new eight form entry Sigh School for Boys'be provided. ESF 272 Vol.3 EDUCATION

In view of the urgent need for the additional accommodation, a full report on this proposal had been submitted to the Chief Officers Management Board and they had approved a suggested method of obtaining loan consent for the project in order for it to be built "off programme" so that planning could be commenced immediately the DBS approved its justification. A full report on the financing and siting of this project would be submitted to the next meeting of the Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee.

RESOLVED: That the Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee be recommended to approve that a proposal be submitted to the DBS for the provision of a new 8 Form Entry High School for Boys "off programme". (b) Small Sum of money to be spent at the discretion of Governing/ • Managj-ng Bodies: RESOLVED: That in accordance with the recommendation of the Working Party, the General Sub-Committee be recommended to approve that the sum of £10 per annum, at present allocated to each school to be spent at the discretion of the Governing Body, be increased to £20 per annum as from 1974/75 and should relate to Governing/Managing Bodies in respect of all schools.

561. Staffing ratios; Your Sub-Committee were requested to consider the staffing position at Mount View and, Canons High Schools in relation to split site working, arising from the annexation of Whitefriars Secondary and Camrose Secondary Schools respectively, and to consider the position of the two Grammar Schools particularly as there would be a-great similarity between them and the new Junior Colleges, at least during the budgetory period 1974/75.

RESOLVED: (1) That the question of the staffing position at Mount View and Canons High Schools be referred to the Working Party set up to consider Primary and Secondary Education in Harrow,

(2) That staffing ratios at the two Grammar Schools for the year 1974/75 be retained as at present.

562. Schopls Capitation Allowances; The Director of Education reported that with reference to Resolution 438 (17th October 1972) this Sub-Committee had agreed that the increased capitation allowances for the year 1973/74 be reviewed in--one year's time. This Sub- Committee were informed that due to the effects of VAT the overall cost of purchasing handicraft materials, science materials and books had increased whilst stationery and games materials decreased. Increases and decreases in cost in 5 different categories had been monitored between July 1972 and July 1973 as shown in the summary below :- Books (on average) plus 7% Handicraft materials plus 11.19% Science materials and small equipment plus 13.51% Games materials and small equipment minus 12.45% Stationery minus 4.52%. The net effect on allowances had been weighted to produce the following table:- EDUCATION Vol.3 ESF-273

Infant Schools Minus 1.03% Junior Schools Plus Q.24%' Secondary Schools Pins 2.08% Grammar Schools Plus 2.08% Junior College Plus 3.96%

Your Sub-Committee were reminded that the present rates had only been inforce for some 3 months.

RESOLVED; That the General Sub-Committee be recommended to maintain the existing allowances and review them in one years time.

563. Recommendation from the Libraries Sub-Committee: The Sub-Committee considered a recommendation from the Libraries Sub-Committee held on 23rd July 1973. .

EESGLVED: That in accordance with the recommendation of the Libraries Sub-Committee, in order to make library facilities as widely known as possible, Head Teacners be requested to include a. visit to a public library in the -curriculum for all school leavers and especially for the ROSLA Group of 15/16 year olds wiio might well make a series of visits.

564. Teaching Staff - Second Tier Appointments? The Director of Education reported that the appointments panel met on 24th and 25th July to consider the appointment of teachers to posts in the re-organised Secondary Schools.

RESOLVED: That the following appointments made by the Appointments Panel be confirmed. . . School Deputy Head Second Second From 1.5.74 Deputy Head Master/Mi stress grom I.9.74 From 1.9.74 Clarke Harrow Weald Junior To be advertised Mrs .N.R. Young Mr. J.L. College locally Lowlands Junior Mr, H«I, Brown Miss WoJ^Curtis Mrs. S. Bamett College Lewis Pinner Junior Miss Y.E.Eochat Mr. K.W.J. Miss J. College Ponsfbrd Hatch End High Miss B.S. Littler Mr. RJf. Mrs. R. Samuel Woolrich Canons 'High. Mrs,. M.E..L, Eraser Mr. G.H. Mr. P«, Eoight Mount View High, Miss S.M. Caldwell Mrs. J.A. Mr. Ho Herring Whitmore High Mr, R.J.G.Annan Mrs. S. Hand To be advertised locally Nower Hill Sigh Mr. S.W. Judge Mrs. I .A. Mr. G^J'o Purchase Park High Mr. J0C.Sumble Miss I, Mrs, F.M. Jones Grisley Rooks Heata High Mr. G.W.Maplesden To be 'Mrs. K.S,B« advertised Uaddermier locally ESF 274 Vol.3 EDUCATION

(2) That Mr. Anderson at present Deputy Head of Belmont Secondary School for Boys be appointed senior teacher in charge of the annexe to Mount View High School i.e. the existing Whitefriars Secondary School.

(3) That the Director of Education be requested to inform the staff conc.erned by letter of their appointments.

565. Items 'for Information only; RESOLVED: That the reports on the following items submitted by the Director of Education for the information of the Sub-Committee be received:-

1. Administrative Memoranda and Cir.cul.aga; Circulars: 9/73 Local Government Acts 1972 re-organisation of Local Government: Museums and galleries and the arts.

Administrative memoranda: 10/73 Cost limits for Education Buildings in England and Wales. 11/73 Constructional standards for maintained and direct grant educational buildings in England and Wales. 12/73 Salary Scales for teachers in Primary and Secondary Schools. 13/73 Grants to students. 9/66 (amendment) Charges for industrial training provided by Colleges of Further Education. 14/73 Teachers' Superannuation Scheme - actuarial valuation 1966/71.

15/73 Royal Ballet School and Yehudi Menuhin School. 16/73 Exchange and interchange of teachers and assistants with overseas countries 1974/5. 17/73 Wedding of HRH The Princess Anne.

(Her Majesty the Queen has requested that the occasion of the wedding of HRH Princess Anne on 14th November should be marked by a full day's holiday for all school children on that day or, if more convenient, on some other appropriate day).

2. Admission to Nursery Classes - September 1973 - details of vacancies.

566. Catchment .Aye.aa; RESOLVED: That details of the scheme be circulated to all members of the Council with a letter emphasising its confidentiality at present, and inviting any objections prior'to its being considered by the Education Committee.

That details of the Scheme be given to the Head teachers on the first day of term (September llth, 1973) (Reference Recommendation II).

567. Recommendations from the Governing Bodies of Secondary Schools: RESOLVED: That the recommendations from the Governing Bodies of Secondary Schools, details of which are set out in the minute book, be received and appropriate action taken thereon. Vol.3" ESF 275

568. Reports of Representatives on outside bodies: RESOLVED: That the reportsof the following "be received:- - .

Alderman Flower - attendance at the meeting of the Governing Body of Baling Technical College,, ,

Councillor Perigee - attendance at a meeting of the Governing Body of John Fisher School. " .

Councillor Sines - attendance at a meeting of the Governing Body of John Lyon School.

569. Any other business: BESQLVED: That the suggestion that matters connected with Schools and matters connected with Further Education should be dealt with by two separate Sub-Committees instead of the present Joint Sub-Committee-be referred to the General Sub-Committee for consideration. - '

(The meeting closed--at 12.45 a.m.) .. . . . - - - -

(Signed) P.D. ELO1BR, .

Chairman. ESF 276 Vol.3 APPENDIX^ EDUCATION

CATCHMENT AREAS

Proposed Alignments: (a) Mixed High Schools High School "Feeder1-1 Middle Schools Canons (Downer/Camrose) Aylward 10 F.E. Camrose Glebe Kenmore Park Stag Lane

Hatch End (Blackwell) Cedars 10 P.E. Chantry Grimsdyke Pinner Park Marlborough

Mountview (Belmont/Whitefriars) Belmont 10 F.E. Elmgrove Weald Whitefriars

Nower Hill (Headstone) Cannon Lane 8 F.E. Pinner Wood West Lodge

Park (Chandos) Priestmead 8 F.E. St. John's Stanburn

Rooks Heath (Roxeth Manor) Roxbourne 10 F.E. Roxeth Manor Welldon Park Newton Farm (Earlsmead)

Whitmore (Lascelles) Grange 10 F.E. Roxeth Vaughan (Central Harrow) Longfield Vol.3 ESP 277

("b) Primary Schools (i) Pinner Wood To retain, its present catchment area with the very slight modification of Uxbridge Road forming the southern boundary together with an extension south-eastwards, thereby relieving Grimsdvke. The loss to Grimsdyke would assist in reducing that school to its development plan, size. (ii) Camion Lane and Longfield Cannon Lane enlarges its area slightly in the south-east at the expense of Longfieid, in order to accommodate additional demand from Harrow pupils. Longfield remaining otherwise unchanged. (iii) Pinner Bark To retain its present catchment' area with the exception of (i) Brook Drive, -Moat Drive, Bolton Hoad, and the relevant parts of Pinner View, Harrow View, and Headstone Gardens, which would, in future be served "by Marl borough . (ii) the area west of George V Avenue/Pinner Road which would,, in future, be served by West Lodgre. Civ) West Lodge To gain small zones from Pinner Wood and Pinner Park. (v) Grange and Roxeth The sector west of the railway is to become part of the Newton Farm area and Grange should be compensated by taking a 'sector from Eoxeth (thereby enabling the latter to reduce to its .reorganised size over a period) . (vi) Roxboume To lose a zone to Newton Farm thus reducing Roxbouxne^s accommodation problem. ' ' . • (vii) BeJAdon Park To suffer very slight 'alterations which will not materially change the accommodation demand. (viii) Boxeth Manor To remain virtually unchanged initially, but will obtain relief by the opening O'f the school at Earlsmead, which, will draw entirely from the existing Roxeth Manor catchment area. (ix) Camrose_ Slight additions in order that the available accommodation will be fully utilised.. (x) Cedars gjnd TOiitefriars To adopt Weald Lane as the common border resulting in a slight gain to Cedars and a consequent slight; loss ' to Whitef riars (xi) Glebe. Kemaore Park. Be"*™""^ Sach has a slight loss in order to alleviate present accommodation difficulties. (xii) Stanburn To gain slightly in order that Park (Chandos) may not • become almost isolated from its catchment: area. (xiii) Blmgrove .and Priestmead Elmgrove to gain a, significant area from Priestmead, and a smaller area from Belmont in, order to make full use of the accommodation available at Elmgrove , (xiv) Chantry j Vaug-han f Weald T Avlward r Stag Lane - unchanged. (xv) St. John's (C. of E.I : Following 'consultation with the Managers a zone is proposed where parents would normally send their children to St. John's (provided that they are acceptable to the Managers) but if they so wished, siaabumcz' Aylward would be the alternative. The zone west of Stanmore Bill going toSferibura; the eastern zone to Aylward. The Managers would retain the ability to admit pupils from the entire Borough should parents make that choice. (xvi) Roaan Catholic Schools; Procedure unchanged. EDUCATKW Vol.3 ESB 150

SITES MB' BUIHOT-GS SITO-COMMITTEE! 5th September 1973 Chairman: * Councillor Brough

Alderman,: * Gauge, O.B«E.,J.P.

Councillors: Campbell * Perigoe (ex officio) * Cervantes;-Watson Riordan * Murphy * L. Wagner (ex officiO') Co-opted Members: - * 'Mr. H, Cooper * Mr. K, Franklin * Sir, A.T. Stodhart * Denotes Members present PART I - RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDA3 Lnor Capital Building Programme - ROSLA 1972/73 and 1973/74: The Director of Education reported that the Chairman' of the Sub-Committee and of the Education Committee had approved:- i) Glebe -J. .& I. School - Provision of Practical facilities, teaching and ancillary accoamoclat,ion. (reference Recommendation 5, 21st March 1973) (a) The acceptance of the reduced tender submitted by Field Savis Ltd., in- the sum of £9,562,50

(b) the necessary financing action in respect; of the difference between the approved estimate of £9,000 and the reduced tender figure.

(c) the waiving of the provisions of Standing Order 54 (12)(ii) relating to the Bond.

(d) the Contractor commencing on site in advance of the execution of the Contract, if necessary.

(ii) TOiite friars' J & I School - Provision of practical facilities (reference Recommendation 5, 21st March 1973)

(a) The acceptance of a reduced tender submitted by Sield Bavis itd.,, Einchley, in the sum of £18,783 (including £1200 practical furniture),

(b) the necessary financing action in respect of the difference between the approved estimate of £14,200 and the reduced tender figure,

(c) the waiving of the provisions of Standing Order 54 (12) (ii) relating to the Bond.

(d) the Contractor commencing on site in advance of the execution of the Contract, if necessary. ESB 151 Vol.3 ! EDUCATION

(iii) Marlborough J. & I. School - Provision of practical facilities for the middle school! (Reference Recommendation 6, 21st March 1973)

(a) the acceptance of a reduced tender submitted by E. & M. Builders, in the sum of £5,433.70 (including £1200 practical furniture). (b) the necessary financing action in respect of the difference between the approved estimate (£5,000) and the reduced tender figure. (c) the waiving of the provisions of Standing Order 54 (12) (ii) relating to the Bond. (d) the Contractor commencing on site in advance of the execution of the contract. Resolved to RECOMMEND: That the action of the Chairmen be confirmed. (Note:; In accordance with Standing Order 51 the Mayor and the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee had approved these recommendations).

RECOMMENDATION 2: Harrow College of Technology and Art: Permanent Reinstatement works as a result of recent fire.

With reference to resolution 359 j (21st March 1973), the Director of Education reported that the Chairmen of the Sub-Committee and of the Education Committee had approved:- (a) The negotiation of a tender for reinstatement works, at the college, with Messrs. Broadlands (Builders) Ltd., Kilburn, (b) the placing of orders for roofing work in advance of the contract, in a sum not exceeding £1,800. Resolved to RECOMMEND; That the action of the Chairmen be confirmed. (Note: In accordance with Standing Order 51 the Mayor approved this recommendation).

RECOMMENDATION' 3: Roxeth J. & I. School: Phase JIB: Phased demolition and completion of rebuilding as a First and felddle S.chool.

With reference to recommendation 2, (4th June 1973), the Director of Education reported that the Chairmen of the Sub-Committee and of the Education Committee had approved the waiving of the provisions of Standing Order 54 (12) (ii) relating to the Bond. Re sol V3_d to RECOMMEND: That the action of the Chairmen be confirmed. (Note: In accordance with Standing Order 51 the Mayor approved this recommendation). voi.s ESB. 152

4: Minor Capital Programme: ROTA 1972/73/74.

Camion Lane Junior School - Provision of temporary practical facilities. The Director of Education reported that tlie Chairmen of the Sub-Committee and of the Education Committee had approved :- (a) Hie waiving of the provisions of Standing Order 54 (2) (3) and (4) relating to- the letting of contracts and the negotiation of a contract with Messrs. Broadlands (Guilders) Limited, Eilburn; and that the Chairman of the Education Committee had approved; (b) • Acceptance of a Tender in the sum of £4,096.20 (including; £1200 practical furniture) negotiated with Messrs. Broadlands (Builders) Limited, Kilburn,, (c) The necessary financing action in respect of the difference between the approved estimate (£3,700) and the negotiated tender, (d) The waiving of the provisions of Standing Order 54 (12) (ii) relating to the Bond, - (e) The contractor commencing on .Site in advance of the execution of the Contract, if necessary.

(iil Roxeth Manor J. & I. School - Temporary RQTiA. Provision Ipracti cal f aci 11 ties > :: • The Director of Education reported that the Chairmen of the ' Sub-Committee arid of the Education Committee had approved: - (a) The waiving of the provisions of Standing Order 54 (2) (3) and (4) relating to the letting of Contracts and the negotiation of a Contract with Messrs. Broadlands (Builders) Limited, Kilburn,, and that the Chairman, of the Education Committee had approved: -

(b) The acceptance of an negotiated tender with Messrs. Broadlands (Builders) Limited, Kilburn, in the sum of £3,581.10 (including £1200 practical furniture). • • (c) The necessary financing action in respect of the difference between the approved estimate of £3,100 and the negotiated tender figure. (d) The waiving of the provisions of Standing Order 54 (12) (ii) relating to the Bond. (e) The contractor commencing on Site in advance of the execution of the -contract, if necessary1,.

Resolved to

That the action of the Chairmen be1 confirmed.

(Note: In accordance with Standing Order 51 the Mayor approved the above " recommendations, and the Chairman, of the Policy and Resources Committee approved paragraphs (i) (b) (c> and (e) and (ii) (t>) (c) (d) and (e». ESB 153 Vol.3 EDUCATION

RECOMMENDATION 5 - Current Libraries Programme:

With reference to resolution 368 (4th June 1973) the Director ifc of Education reported that a panel meeting had been held on 2nd August 1973 to consider schemes for Stanmore & Kenton Libraries. Approval had been given to the outline design estimates, at a cost as set out in the Minute Book.

At their meeting on 23rd July 1973, the Libraries Sub-Committee had approved the policy for these projects.

Resolved to RECOMMEND:

That the action of the Chairman be confirmed.

* Panel

Chairman of the Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee Chairman of The Libraries Sub-Committee Councillor Mrs. Rees.

RECOMMENDATION 6: Programmed Repairs - Revenue Estimates 1973/74 - Electrical rewiring:

With reference to resolution 369 (4th June 1973) the Director of Education reported that the Chairman of the Sub-Committee had approved:-

(a) The acceptance of the lowest tender for work at Cedars Primary School being that submitted by Eastern Electricity, in the sum of £3,711.03

(b) The acceptance of the lowest tender for work at Roxeth Manor Secondary School, being that submitted by Bonner & Morris Ltd., in the sum of £3,841. 00.

(c) The acceptance of the lowest tender for work at Chantry & Shaftesbury Schools, being that submitted by R.V. Griffiths (Elec.) Ltd, in the sum of £3,561.68.

Resolved to RECOMMEND:

That the action of the Chairman be confirmed.

RECOMMENDATION 7: Minor Capital Works Programme/ROSLA Allocation 1972/73/74: Cannon Lane J & I School - Re-model to 3FE First'and Middle School:

With reference to recommendation 12 (4th June 1973) the Director of Education reported that the Chairmen of the Sub-Committee and of the Education Committee had approved:- EDUCATION ' Vol.3 ESB 154

(a) The negotiation of a tender with Messrs, Troy & Co.Ltd,, -who nad indicated their willingness to negotiate this Contract at the same rate as the Project they are carrying out at Priestmead J 8s I School,, -with a negotiated percentage uplift.

CD) The waiving of the provisions of Standing Order 54 (2) (3) & (4) relating to the letting of Contracts. '

Resolved to JtECOMMERD : - . •

That the action of the Chairmen foe confirmed,

(Councillor Cervantes-Watson declared an interest in this item took no part in the discussion and did not vote),

(Mote: Jn accordance with Standing Order 51 the Mayor approved this recommendation) ,

RECOMMENDATION" 8: New Stamnore Village Library.

The Controller of Architecture reported that outline proposals for the above library had been approved by the Libraries Sub­ committee at their meeting on 23rd July, 1973,, and subsequently by a Chairmans Panel (reference recommendation 5) . Drawings LIBI5/A and B were submitted which showed the original and the revised siting (which, conforms to the proposals for tne whole Anmer Nursery Site (Scheme "B") as approved by the Policy and Resources Committee on 3rd July, 1973); and the new land allocation • was indicated. , . •

Resolved to

That the Policy and Resources Committee be re

RBCOMMEN'DATION' 9: Libraries .Development Policy::

The Director of Development and Technical Services and the Director O'f Education submitted a report on Libraries Development Policy which had been approved in general by the Libraries Sub-Committee at their meeting on 23rd July, 1973.

Reslved to

That in accordance with the recommendation of the Libraries Sub-Committee:- ESB 155 Vol.3 EDUCATION

(1) land be reserved for a new library at Harrow Weald on the site at present occupied by the temporary annex to the College ' j of Further Education (the for mar Harrow Weald Primary School in High i Road, Harrow Weald). • t (2) the possibility of the erection of a temporary library | building on the Harrow Weald site be investigated, and that the j Libraries Sub-Committee be requested to consider this matter. (3) the new North Harrow Library be included in the feasibility ' Study for the development of the Woodlands site at North Harrow. j

RECOMMENDATION 10; Major Building .Programme..Design Lists 1973/4/5 j and Preliminary List 1975/6. 1 ! The Director of Education reported that the Department of Education \ and Science had allocated the following Secondary Places for the j years shown:- j i Design List 1973/74 Mount View High (Belmont) 200 places \ Park High (Chandos) 100 places ! Preliminary List 1973/74 480 places : Preliminary List 1974/75 300 places I The Department of Education and Science had also asked this Authority to submit proposals for building projects in Primary and Secondary Schools for consideration for inclusion in the Preliminary List 1975/76. • . i t Resolved to RECOMMEND; j

That in accordance with the recommendations of the Schools and | Further Education Sub-Committee made at their meeting on 26th July i 1973:- i (1) The following places be allocated as shown for 1973/74 and j 1974/75: | 1 Preliminary List 1973/74 Canons High (Downer) 280 places ] (anticipated transfer to Nower Hill High 200 places i Design List 1974/75) (Headstone) ] ! Preliminary List 1974/75 Canons High (Downer) 80 places (anticipated transfer to Lowlands Junior College 120 places i Design List 1975/76) (Harrow County Girls) | Heriots Wood Grammar 100 places i

(2) The following building projects be included in the Preliminary j List 1975/76:- ' ' *1. New School - South West Harrow 1 F.E. First and Middle School } (Basic Need) . ; *2. New School - Harrow Weald 1 F.E. First and Middle School i (Basic Need) j i EDUCATION Vol.3 ESB 156

*3. Aylward P & M Schools Extend to 2i| F.E. First (Basic Meed) and Middle Schools. 4. Heriots Wood Grammar School Extend to 8 F.E. High School for Girls 5. - St. Dominic's RvC, Junior College for 350 pupils. 6. Hatch End. High -(ElaclOTell) Extend to 10 F.E. Sigh School. 7. St. Joseph's F. & M.R.C. School Extend to 2 F.E, First and Middle School. Rebuilding Project approved l| F.E. only)-. 8. Ithitmore High (iascelles) Extend to 10 F.E. High School . . 9. (Salvatorian College E.G. Grammar Extend to 6 F.E. High ( School (Sacred Heart E.G. Grammar Extend to 6 F.E. High School 10. Priestmead F & M Schools Eemodel as 3 F.E, First (Improvement project ) & Middle Schools including replacement of sub-standard temporary accommodation. 11. Belmont F. & M, Schools Remodel and extend to 3 F.E, (Improvement project) First and Middle Schools 12. S-.t, Anselm's B.C. -J & 1 School, Extend to 2-F.E. First and Middle School * These projects are dependent upon major housing developments in their •areas. JATIOM"lIr Nursery 1975/76: With reference to recommendation 18 (21st March 1973),, the Director of Education reported that notification had heen received from the Department of Education and Science regarding the Secretary of State's allocation for Nursery Building Programmes,, together with details of the criteria on which 'the allocation "was based. The Authority's allocation for each of the years 1974/75 and 1975/76 was £50,000 and this would take the form a£ earmarked additions to minor works programmes. The Director ox Education reported that the estimated value oif. the first three projects (i.e. total of 200 places) of the Council r s programme was approximately equivalent to> this allocation. Authorities had been asked to inform, the Department of Education, and Science of the use they proposed to make of the allocations 1974/75 and 1975/76. The Sub-Committee wished to place on record their deep disappointment and regret that in view of the Secretary of State's previous comments regarding the expansion of nursery education, this small allocation would not allow the Authority to undertake its intended programme. ESB 157 Vol.3 EDUCATION

Resolved to RECOMMEND:

(1) That in the light of priorities previously approved by the Education Committee, the Department of Education and Science be informed that the allocations for 1974/75 and 1975/76 will be used for the following projects:

Cypress Road Nursery Unit 60 F.T0E. places Newton Farm Nursery Class 35 F.T.E. places Welldon Park Nursery Class 35 F.T.E. places

(2) That a further report be submitted on proposals for the allocation of the remaining 70 F.T.E. places, including consideration of a R.C. project.

RECOMMENDATION 12; Provision of Mobile Classrooms January 1974.

With reference to recommendation 19, (21st March 1973) the Director of Education reported that the 18 additional mobile classrooms to be provided during the financial year 1973/74 had been allocated to meet the demand for additional accommodation until the end of the Autumn Term. Due to a further sharp increase in numbers in First Schools from January 1974, 10 additional mobile classroom units would be required.

Resolved to RECOMMEND:

That approval be given, to:-

1. The hire of the ten additional 24ft. x 24ft. mobile classroom units from I. Clifton & Sons Ltd., at a monthly rental figure of £31.50. 2. The seeking of a supplementary estimate for £945 to cover the rental costs of the ten additional units for 1973/74, the need for which could not have been anticipated when the Revenue Estimates for 1973/74 were drawn up, therefore the need for compensatory savings does not arise, 3. The additional installation costs of £3,500 for the ten mobile classroom units being met from the Minor Capital Works Allocation 1974/75.

RECOMMENDATION 13: Allotments Land at rear of Kingsway Crescent,. North Harrow:

The Director of Education reported that the Policy and Resources Committee at their meeting on.2nd July 1973 had deferred consideration of the use of the above land to enable the Education and Public Works and Services Committees to consider whether the Council should be recommended to purchase the land for educational or allotment purposes. Plans were submitted showing the location of the allotments land, which has a site area of 0.75 acres. EDUCATION Vol.3 ESB 158

Resolved to_ gBCCPMENB:

Siat as "the site is sui-fcable only for a nursery school of the Education. and in 'view Committee's policy to build nursery class; oh.the sites of traits existing Mrst Schools, the Policy and Resources Committee be informed that the site is not purposes, required for educational

HEQOMMENDATICgT _I4: Telephones, in Caretakers''1 Hpuseis: With reference to recommendation 13 {18th October 1972} of Education reported the Director that the G.P.O., had carried out a survey and had recommended the provision of separate, all exchange lines in the Caretakers" houses, rather than the installation from 'the schools, of extensions

At present there were 28 houses with telephones (21 and 7 by installed privately the Authority) and 17 houses without telephones. 7 caretakers Of the "houses with telephones provided by the 5 had Authority,, extensions: from the School, and it was suggested be'provided thaf'they with separate exchange lines to comply recommendation. with the G.P.O.

The Sub-Committee were informed that where telephones installed had been in the houses of other manual employees called subject to being out at night, the Council paid for the installation, and official business rental calls. The account was rendered to the employee who submitted it to the Controller of-financial together Services for'payment with payment for private calls made. Hie total expenditure for the; remainder of 1973/4 (excluding would be £1,265 calls) and for the"full year 1974/5 at approximately £990 (rental charges only, and excluding calls). Provision for this expenditure had been included in the current revenue estimates. Resolved to RECOMMEND':

That approval be given to:-

(1) The installation of 22 telephones at a cost of £770', and the payment by the Council of rental for these of telephones at a cost £242 in a half year and £484. in a full year. (2) The payment of rental charges for telephones already privately being installed accepted by the Council - £253 in a half £506 in a full year, year,,

(3) The charging for private calls in a similar manner as with other manual employees of the" Council, j ,BBCQMMENP:flTIOiN'_I5r. St. Teresa's SLC. Primary -School,,. _Uxfaridge Road - Proioo-sed site for fa> Hesidential Development and fb> Enlarged School: Tiie Director of Education reported that the Secretary for of State the Environment had now considered the Inspector's the Local report of Inquiry heldi on 2nd — ..[3rd May, 1972, concerning Council's application the for outline planning permission for developments, the above ESB 159 Vol.3 EDUCATION

The Inspector had recommended that planning permission for both the proposed developments should be refused, but the Secretary of State had disagreed with the Inspector's recommendation in regard to the housing proposal and had granted outline planning permission.

The Secretary of State had accepted the Inspector's recommendation that permission be refused for the proposed School, and .had agreed with the Inspector's suggestion that the School might be more satisfactorily located within land on the east side of the Railway.

Resolved to RECOMMEND;

That the new site for the St. Teresa's R.C. School be included in the Feasibility Study to be undertaken in respect of the expansion of the College of Further Education building.

(Note: Alderman Gange, O.B.E., J.P., wished to be recorded as voting against this recommendation).

RECOMMENDATION 16: Harrow College of Technology and Art - College Accommodation: \ The Director of Education reported that at their meeting on 26th July, 1973 the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee had considered a recommendation from the Harrow College of Technology and Art Governing Body that approval be sought for the inclusion of further extensions to the College in an early building programme, in view of the pressure on College accommodation and the need to provide also for additional courses.

Resolved to RECOMMEND:•

That in accordance with the recommendation of the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee, a project be submitted to the Department of Education and Science for the inclusion in the "Preliminary" List of the Major Building Programme to provide a further extension to the Harrow College of Technology and Art.

RECOMMENDATION 17; Capital Estimates f Furniture,. Apparatus and Equipment 1974/5:

The Director of Education reported that in view of the protracted delivery period on contract furniture, it was necessary to place orders in the near future for the furniture and equipment required in connection with building projects at certain schools, financial provision for which was included in the approved Capital Estimates 1974/5.

Re————— so1vedJ^e.______ir«-TTr to RECOMMEND• ir t-tsirt • i

That approval be given to the placing of orders for furniture and equipment required in connection with building projects at the following schools:- EDTICATIOT Vol.3 ESB 260

Schools £

(a) Central Harrow First and. Middle School 25,500 (Including £6,500 school meals)

(b) .Roxeth First .and Middle School Phases 6,820' HA and I IB . (Including £1,820 school meals)

(c) St. John's First School 15,20O (Including £5,200 school meals)

TRECOfflMENDATION' 18: Proposed new 8 F.E. Sigh School for Bovs.

Hie Sub-Committee considered a report submitted by the Director of Education concerning the recommendation for the establishment of a new 8 F.E. High School for Boys made by the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee at their meeting on 26th July 1973.

The appropriation values of the two education sites -which are to be used for housing purposes, namely Queensbury, Honeypot Lane (5.07 acres) and land near Belmont Circle (3 acres) were considered In relation to these values being set against the "'off programme" project and details of various sites for locating the new school were considered.

"Resolved to SKCOMMENP: .,

(1) 'That approval be given to the submission to the Department of Education and Science of a project for an 8 E.E. High School for Boys to be built "off programme'".

(2) That feasibility studies be undertaken, with regard to locating the new 8 F.E, High School on (a) the "Whitchurch Playing Field site,, and (b) the Hewton Park West Playing Field site, particular reference being given in the studies to the provision of public transport services and to the accessibility of schools in these locations.

RECOMMENDATION' 19: Jftoxeth Manor Secondary School: Fire escape works:

With reference to the Joint report: of the Controller of Architecture and the Controller of Education Services concerning Fire Precautions In Education Buildings (reference resolution 384), the Sub-Committee noted that the G.Ii.C. fire officer had recommended that certain, works should be carried out at Roxeth Manor Secondary School.

Resolved to RECOMMEND: .

That the works recommended by the G.!*.C. Fire Officer at Roxeth Manor Secondary School be carried out as soon as possible, the cost of approximately £3,300 to be met from the Minor Capital Works Programme 1974/75. ESB 161 Vol.3 EDUCATION

PART II. - MINUTES. i 378. Appointment of Vice-Chairman: RESOLVED: That Alderman Gange, O.B.E., J.P., be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Sub-Committee for the municipal year 1973/4.

379. Arrangement of Agenda: RESOLVED: That the decision of the Chairman that certain items on the agenda be taken with the press and public excluded be confirmed.

380. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 4th June, 1973 having been circulated, be taken as read and sighed as a true record.

381. Bureleries in EducationaiLJBstablishmentst The Director of Education reported on incidents which had taken place since the last meeting of the Sub-Committee.

RESOLVED: (1) That the report be received. (2) That the Finance Sub-Committee of the Management Committee be recommended to approve that the items stolen be written off " and that approval be given to the replacement of these items.with - the exception of the cases of Pepsi Cola at"a"cpst ,of-£90. ,.. . - •;;•> -*f>

(3) That the Director of Education enquire further as to the quantity and the value of the stolen Pepsi Cola.

382. Double Glazing at Harrow County School for_Glrls: The Director of Education reported that the Harrow Central Girls Governing Body, at their meeting on 5th July 1973, had expressed their regret at this Sub-Committee's decision concerning double-glazing (reference resolution 356, 21st March 1973), and had requested that the Games Fund (£2,672.00) be used ( if possible, to meet the cost of the double glazing of at least two classrooms.

RESOLVED: That the Controller of-Architecture be requested to prepare a detailed estimate of the cost of double glazing two classrooms, and be authorised to proceed with-the project if the estimate is covered by the amount standing in the Games Fund (£2672.00).

383. Revenue Estimates,. 1973/7A; With reference to the resolution of the Education Committee on 10th April 1973 that"ii view of the reduction in the general rate estimates for 1973/74 of £35,000 relating to the Education Committee, the Officers be instructed to present alternative suggestions by 18th September, 1973 whereby the Estimates may be reduced by £35,000", the Director of Education reported that the General Sub-Committee at their taeeting on llth September, 1973 would be making a recommendation on the overall allocation. This Sub-Committee were requested to consider the remaining items for which decision could be made to reduce expenditure in the current year.

RESOLVED: That the following list be submitted to the General Sub-Committee as part of the possible £35,000 cut in the Revenue Estimates:- EDUCATION Vol.3 ESB 162

Priority "No. . £ 1. Purchase of Equipment,, 'and. Purchase Tax1 saving on purchases only at equated rate of 5% 5,150 2. Maintenance of Buildings - say Snaximum 310,000 3. :Minor Improvements • ' _ 2,000 384. Fire Precautions in Education Buildines: The Controller of Architecture and the Controller of Education Services submitted a Joint Eeport on fire precautions -in Education Buildings, -The Department of Education and Science had been asked to determine a policy for bringing existing "buildings into conformity with Building Bulletin 7, and if possible to grairt monies for fire escape irork. EESOLVED7: (1) That a survey of fire precautions in school buildings be carried out at tlie earliest opportunity. , (2) That arrangements be made for school staff to be instructed in the use of fire-fighting apparatus in situ.' 385. Items submitted for •information:: BESCOEB: Siat the reports submitted for the infomation of the Sub-Committee on the following items be received:- . •

(A) Report of the Controller of Architecture

(i) Appointment of Private Consultants

A schedule was submitted, '{as set out in the Minute Book) of private consultants appointed for Education Capital Projects.

(ii) Roxeth Library Extension: Libraries Programme 1972/73 Ir.B>_S.

Practical completion of the above project was achieved on 27th . June 1973 and tiie defects liability period was operative from that date.

(B) Joint Report of the, _Cbntroillier_o£ _Ar_cji;i_tecture and the Controller of Education Services -

Education Capital Building -Programme projects at PrimarT__Schools affecting EOTA.

^ Progress report and forecasl; possible building completion dates.

(C) Report of the_I>lrector of Education

Spe_ci_al_Schools and School Clinics - MaJor Building Prograiime : Design List 1973/34

following project had been transferred to the Design Mst 1973/74 and it was anticipated that it would be transferred to the Starts List 1974/75.

Unit for 20 Secondary maladjusted pupils. ESB 163 Vol.3 EDUCATION

(ii) Ro.xe.th First and Middle School - Re - building

'Due to a delay in the delivery of steel for the above project the Contractor had been allowed to proceed with further stages of the work, occupying additional teaching area and necessitating arrangements for the accommodation of four classes from Roxeth School at the new Newton Farm School from the commencement of the Autumn Term, continuing into the Spring Term. ' '

(iii) Capital Estimates

As the Policy and Resources Committee had accepted all Locally Determined Schemes expenditure associated with Key Sector projects, it was unnecessary to ask the Sub-Committee to give a priority order to the two Locally Determined Schemes where expenditure was not related to Key Sector, as both would be of equal importance.

(The meeting closed at 10.10 p.m.)

(Signed) D.J 0 BROUGH,

Chairman. EDUCATION" Vol.-S' EG 184' ,

GEKEKAL SUB-COMMITTEE llth September 1973

Chairman: *• Councillor Ho.an,

Alderman:. • * Flower, M.B.E* (ex officio)

Councillors: Beecli * Nutt * Elderton * Perigoe (ex officio) * Brough (ex officio) / Mrs. Rees King - * Simmonds: Messias * L. Wagner (ex officio)

Co-opted Members: * Mr. H. Cooper Mr, L. Smith: * Mrs. S 0 Su*cliffe' * Mr. K. Toms

* Denotes Members present / Denotes Member absent-on. council business

PAET I. - BEOTMBENBATKMS, '

REGOMMENTi&TI-QM' 1: Membersialp of the Yontii EmpiLoyment Sub—

The Controller of Legal and Administrative Services reported tbat notification jhad been received Ircm the Harrow Yoath Coimcil tliat Mr. Q. Mendoza was :no loiger able to- serve as 'me of -the persons interested, in the welfare." of . boysi ' arwi,.gi3?I,s,, upon, the ' • " Youth Employment Sulx-Cknonlttee. '"' -"-.'•/, ;'- -"'

Resolved .to

That Mr. D. Walter be appointed to serve apon the Youth Employment Sub-Committee for the remainder of the period 1971/74 vice Mr, G. Mendoza, resi,gned.

2: Membership of the Yotttti- Sub-Committee:

The Controller of Legal and Administrative Services reported that the Harrow Youth Leaders* Association had submitted three- -• nominations to serve upon the Youth Sub-Committee.

Resolved to RECOMMESfP:.

That Mr. G. Mendoza, Miss S. Pike and. Mr. D. Porter be appointed to serve upon the Youth Sub^Cossittee for the remainder of the present municipal year, vice Miss E, Clarke,, Miss M. Marks -and .Mr. M.T. Shepherd resigned. _ 'SLSCQlfNR&^DKSI.QR- 3; Arrangg!Ben.tS' for the establishment of Education Committees:

Your Sub-Cosmnittee considered the report of the Controller of Legal and Administrative Services on the .Department of Education and Science Circular 8/73, and a letter received from, the Harrow Eree Church Federal Council' relating to -the appointment of co- opted members of the Education Committee, EDUCATION

f Resolved to RECOMMEND:

That in the light of the Council's existing approved revised j arrangements for the establishment of an Education Committee, ! no further action be taken upon this matter, and that the Controller j of Legal and Administrative Services be requested to reply appropriately , to the Harrow Free Church Federal Council. • ' I " i' RECOMMENDATION 4: Capital Estimates:' j 1 Your Sub-Committee were informed that the Forward Budgeting Sub- j Committee on 27th June, 1973 had considered the capital resources ! of the Authority and had recommended the Policy and Resources i Committee to accept all locally determined schemes expenditure . i associated with Key Sector expenditure and all locally determined sche,mes expenditure as estimated for 1973/74. At the same time all Committees of the Council had been asked to place all locally determined schemes projects for 1974/75 in priority'order.

.The recommendations of the Youth, Libraries and Sites and Buildings Sub-Committees relating to the priority order of projects coming within their terms of reference were submitted..

Resolved to RECOMMEND; . . •

That the capital estimates for 1974/75 as amended be approved and forwarded to the Forward Budgeting Sub-Committee with the following priorities;-

Priority No. Scheme

1. (Further Education Colleges - (Furniture and Equipment ( . i (Primary and Secondary. Re-organisation j (Furniture and Equipment

2. f New Stanmore Village Branch Library . j

3. P.T. and R. Act - Council's contribution - Pinner and Hatch End Cadets Unit

4. Middlesex New Synagogue j

5. Harrow Sea Cadet Corps. (H/Q Development) I

6. Greater London North West Scout Association | (Joint Project with Five London Boroughs to extend training and camping ground at Chalfont)

7. Kenton Branch Library extension

8. Whitchurch and Edgwar.e.J3oys Club

9. 4th Harrow Scout Group (double garage and tarmacing) EDUCATION Vol.3 EG 186

(lour Sub-Committee agreed that Stanmore Village Library be made priority 2, following the decision of the Libraries Sub-Committee, 'setting first priority for Stanmore,, in lieu of Kenton Branch Library extension originally estimated to start in 1973).

ICBCOWKENDKEICSS 5: Foreign, Language Assistants

The Director of Education reported that local education authorities had been informed that in view of the revised salary scales for teachers from 1st April 1973, the Secretary of State considered it appropriate that the rates of payment to -foreign assistants appointed to maintained schools from 1st September, 1973, should be increased from £868 to £950 per annum*

Resolved -to BECOMMEtifD:

_ OQThat -fee rates of payment to foreign- -assistants appointed from 1st September 1973 be increased to £950 at' a total cost of £2540 (£1620 in the current financial year). (2) That a supplementary estimate of £1620 be sought mthout compensatory savings.

6: School Meals TJait 'Cost ' . '-

The Director of Education reported that with reference to- recommendation 7 (19th October, 1973) a unit cost of 7. lip" had been allowed • in the revenue estimates for the current financial year. A review of comparative prices of a large range of the most commonly used commodities revealed an overall rise; In prices of 23.93% (meat , prices alone had increased by 54% - necessitating a cutting down on the amount spent on fresh -meat) . Details of the costs obtaining1 in neighbouring Boroughs were submitted.

Resolved to RECOMMMD:

(1) That approval be given to an increase in the unit cost to lOp per meal from 22nd October 1973. . (2) That a supplementary estimate of £49,500 be sought for 1973/74 without compensatory savings. •

RECOMMENPAT1GN 7 : . Transport of Pupils - Boxeth First . and Middle- School:

The Director of Education reported tnat the Chairman of the Education Committee had approved the transporting of 110 children daily in two hired coaches from Roxeth First and Middle School to and from Newton Farm First and Middle School from 12th September to the end of February, due to the building programme at the former school falling behind schedule.

Resolved to

(1) That the Education Committee confirm the action taken by their 'Chairman, as outlined, above. ,1 (2) That a supplementary estimate of £2,100 be sought without -offering compensatory savings. EG 187 Vol.3 EDUCATION

RECaVIMENDATION 8; Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Schools. ' Financial Assistance for Visitors: :

The Director of Education reported that the Governors of .the : Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital School had expressed their : concern at the lack of funds available to enable relatives ' j • to visit patients in the hospital and particularly in the hospital • • school . ' Ij* * esolved to

(1) That the Education Committee express the Governors' concern , on this matter to the Department of Health and Social Security.

(2) That a report be submitted to the next meeting of the Sub- Committee on the financial situation pertaining to visits by their relatives to deprived children (in all residential establishments).

RECOMMENDATION 9: Harrow College of Further Education - College Book Stall:

The Director of Education reported that the Governing .Body at their meeting on 25th June, 1973 had recommended that a book shop run by a retailer be set up on the College premises. Your Sub-Committee were reminded that the College was isolated from an area where books might easily be purchased. .

Resolved to RECOMMEND:

That the Policy and Resources Committee be recommended to approve the setting up of a book shop run by a retailer, on the College premises on terms to be agreed between the Council and the retailer. ' I* i RECOMMENDATION 10: Harrow College of Technology and Art; Licenced Bar: : I The Director of Education reported that with reference to recommendation 11 (5th June, 1973) the Governing Body of Harrow College of ! Technology and Art had further considered the siting of the : bar, the proposed financial arrangements and the administration. j They had agreed to recommend that the management of this bar \ be the responsibility of the Borough Catering Manager in conjunction I with a staff/student committee which would concern itself mainly I with policy, and that the capital outlay necessary estimated i at £2,000 for the establishment of a licenced bar at the College I be provided by the Council, this sum to be repaid at an agreed , rate of interest from the profits of the bar. In view of the ' suggestion that the College should repay the sum involved, . '. it was possible that the work could be financed on the basis I of the loan to the Students' Union under powers contained in I Section 53 of the Education Act 1944. From this loan the College . would nominally carry out the work and subject to any interest ' arrangements the advance would be subsequently recouped from future payments made by the Authority to the Students' Union. \ -; '

Resolved to RECOMMEND: > i (1) That approval be given to the establishment of a licenced • bar. i EDUCATION Vol.3 EG 188

(2) That a loan be made nominally to the Students* Union to meet the costs of adaptation of the premises.

(3) That following the repayment of the loan the bar be regarded as an integral part of the refreshment facilities at the College.

(4) That the Borough Catering Manager -undertake the management of the bar,

RECOMMBifDATICBT 11:. School Crossing 'Patrols :,

Your Sob-Committee were informed that the Schools and farther Education Sub-Committee at their meeting on 26th July, 1973 (reference resolution 545) had considered the report of the Transport and Traffic Sub-Committee on the further recruitment of school crossing patrols and had recommended in principle the provision of free refreshments to all school crossing patrols. The cost of providing free meals in 1974/75 "at current costs would be £1,946 in respect of the 39 patrols employed in the Borough. Such refreshments could be offered as a fringe benefit, to recruitment and provision could be made for the cost in the estimates.

Besolved to REOOMME&D; • , '

(1) That approval in principle be given to the provision, of free refreshments to all crossing patrols in respect of ' all relevant school crossing patrol sites and hours of duty. . • ' • .'

(2) That the Management Committee be requested, to make provision within their Estimate's for the cost of the refreshments.

(3) That the .implementation be in. liaison with the Metropolitan Police. • . • . , •

RECOMMENDATION 12; Schools capitation allowances;

The Director of Education reported that with reference to resolution 438 (17th October, 1972) this Sttb-Committee had agreed that the increased capitation allowances for the year 1973/74 be reviewed in. one year's time. This Sub-Committee were informed that due to th-e effects of ^6.T the overall cost of purchasing handicraft materials, science materials and 'books had increased whilst that of stationery and gauss materials had, -decreased. Increases and decreases cost in five different categories had been monitored between July 1972 aad July 1973 as shown in the summary below; - Books iCon average) plus 7% Handicraft, materials plus 11.19%, Science materials and small 'equipment plus 13.51% Games materials and small equipment ., minus 12.4S& Stationery , minus 4.5.2% EG 189 Vol.3 EDUCATION

The net effects on allowances had been weighted to produce J the following table:- !

Infant Schools minus 1.03% j Junior Schools plus 0.24% ; Secondary Schools plus 2.08% j Grammar Schools plus 2.08% j Junior College plus 3.96% : j i Your Sub-Committee were reminded that the present rates had ; only been in force for some three months. : i This matter had been considered by the Schools and Further • Education Sub-Committee at their meeting on 26th July, 1973. j

Resolved to RECOMMEND; j 1 I That in accordance with the recommendation of the Schools and . ! Further Education Sub-Committee the existing allowances be maintained j and reviewed in one year's time. , •.

RECOMMENDATION: 13: Revenue Estimates 1973/74:

The Director of Education reported that following the amendment to the rate for 1973/74 agreed by Council on 15th March, 1973, the Education Committee on 10th April had considered the implication of the called-for cut in Education expenditure and had resolved "that in view of the reduction in 'the General Rate Estimates of £35,000 relating to the Education Committee, the Officers- be instructed to present alternative suggestions by 18th September whereby the Estimates may be reduced by £35,000". The Libraries, Youth, Schools and Further Education and Sites and Buildings Sub-Committeeshad set priority orders for cuts for items within their respective remits, and it had been fully understood that the priority orders for cuts did not mean that- various items submitted meant that policies were no longer required.

Resolved to RECOMMEND: ' j i That in view of the fact that some of the cuts placed in priority ! order by the Sub-Committees,for various reasons could not be . spent in the current financial year, the following items be i deleted from the Revenue Estimates for 1973/74:- ' i Estimates for 1973/74:- . £ j

Part time leaders salaries associated with programmed summer time activities (estimate provision £1,100)' 950

Whitefriars Youth Community Centre Manageress (estimate provision £1,500) 875

Primary music developments (estimate provision £12,330) 2,930 EDUCATION Vol.3 EG

Direct grant and independent schools - no placements in September 1973, Total *• • - . reduction £9,285 but retain compensatory provision for additional teachers, books stationery etc. £2,705. Net adjustment to Education estimates. 6580 Holidays for deprived children - saving on numbers participating this year. No change in policy decision. , 1000 Counsellors for Secondary Schools , 22^785 35,120

KECOMMENPATKM 14; Harrow College of Further Education - Administrative Staff. , |

The Director of Education reported that with reference to Resolution 417 (5th June 1973) the Governing Body of Harrow College of Ite-ther Education had expressed concern at the decision of this Sub-Committee to delay an investigation into the College Administrative Establishment until the appointment of the new Principal. The last review. (October 1971} Mad recommended the undertaking of a further exercise in six months* time or when the work of the College had "changed, but no further positive action had taken place apart from.-the - recent temporary employment .-of two agency staff..;. Ai; the request of the Chairman of your Sub^Committee information regarding the increased work of the College was submitted. Youx: Sub-Committee were requested to consider proposals for the establishment of new posts from 1st January 1974 (subject to the concurrence of the Establishment Sub-Committee) and for the job evaluation of certain existing posts.

Resolved to BBCOMMENP: - "

That subject to job evaluation and to the concurrence of the Establishment SubrCommittee approval be given tot-

(!) The following new posts from 1st January 1974; - Mew Posts Grade Cost in a , Cost in -,, • • . . , full year • - 1973/74 . ' ' £ ' . -. £ Secretariat 3 x C12 5074 1268

Examinations • • •-••.. Clerk Cll 1564 . 391

Deputy Finance Officer AP2 1945 - 486

Adult Centre C12 (full time Clerk equivalent) 1691

Total £10,274 EG 191 Vol.3 EDUCATION

(2) The following posts to be re-evaluated.

(i) Senior Administrative Officer . ' (ii) Finance Officer j (iii) Academic Registrar I : * (iv) Principal's Secretary ' * (v) Adult Centre's Clerks " • i • (3) That a supplementary estimate of £2,570 be sought, savings [ to be found from the following items;- • j of Technical Assistants 1,210 j (1) Delay in the appointment ! (2) Delay in the appointment of an Assistant to the i Librarian 425 . (3) Vacancy in the establishment for an Assistant 1 Caretaker .295 1 (4) Mobile Classroom rental, due to date delivery 155 (5) Vacancy in teaching establishment ; 490

RECOMMENDATION 15; Ancillary Staff - Primary Schools;

(a) The Director of Education reported that with reference to recommendation 5 (14th December 1972) concerning the revised allocation of points to primary schools for non-teaching staff after the re-organisation in September 1973, the Joint Consultative Committee at their meeting on 4th July 1973 requested your Sub- Committee to consider the granting of an extra 0.4 of a point to the allocation for First Schools, this need having arisen as a result of the implementation of the shorter working week.

(b) Your Sub-Committee considered the exceptional circumstances at Priestmead Middle School and were of the opinion that these justified an immediate increase in the points allocation.

'Resolved to RECOMMEND;

(1) That subject to the concurrence of the Establishment Sub- Committee approval be given to the granting of an extra 0.4 of a point to the allocation to First Schools, the additional cost in 1973/74 to be £1,250 (£1,750 in a full year).

(2) That subject to the^concurrence of the Establishment Sub- Committee approval be given to an extra 1.6 points being allocated to Priestmead Middle School, at a cost of £190 in the current financial year (£285 in a'full year). EDUCATION Vol.3 EG' 192

PAKE II. - MUfKEES. 420. Arrangement o£ Agenda: EESQLVEB: That the decision of the Chairman that certain items be taken -with the press and public excluded be confirmed.

421. • Minutes;. KESCO.VED: That the Minutes of the. Meeting of the Sub­ committee held on the 5th June, 1973,, having been circulated, be taken as read and signed as a true record.

422. Confirmation of Chairman's Action: BESOLVED: That the action taken by the Chairman since the last Meeting of the Sub-Committee, as. set out in. the Minute Book,, be/ confirmed,

423. Grants and Subscriptions: BESOMED: (1) That approval be given to the following grants and subscriptions for the year 1973/74 for which-provision has been made in the Annual Estimates:-

Hame of Body

. Schools Sports Council of Middlesex Consortium of Local Education Authorities for the Provision of Science Equipment 315 The English Folk Dance & Song Society 25 (2) That the request from the Association of Teachers of Mathematics Be refused. ~ " " . (3) That approval be given to a grant of £48 for the year 1973/74 •"to-the Council of Environmental Education.

(4) That the request for a grant to the British Council for . Rehabilitation for the Disabled be referred to the Social Services Committee.

425. Staff Private Cars/School Mini.Buses: At the Meeting of the Joint Consultative Committee on 3rd July,clarification was sought of the regulations concerning the use of private cars for school business and school mini buses. A report on this was submitted to the iSub-CoHEBittee for their coasideration.

Staff Private Cars: BESQLiVED: That the question of use of cars by all members of the Authority be referred to the Management Committee for consideration. School Mini Buses: B.ESOEYED: CD That the cost of insurance,, road fund licence and running expenses be met from the Combined School Fund and Extra Mural Allowance. (2) That a directive be issued to the Heads stating that no fares be collected for Journeys. (3) That a further report on the undertaking of £o«r*5aonthiy road worthiness checks and maintenance by the Authority be submitted to the next Meeting of the Sub-Committee. EG 193 Vol.3 EDUCATION -

426. School Meals Service Staff - Annual Leave; The Director of Education reported that with reference to Resolution 416, (5th June, 1973), investigations had been made into the possibility of School Meals Service Staff taking their holidays on a rota system.

The School Meals Organiser was of the opinion that leave taken in term time on a large scale, (and requests had considerably increased this year) could be detrimental to the service.

RESOLVED: That further consultation be made with the Unions on the question of holidays being taken on a rota system by School Meals Service Staff.

427. Use of Bannister Sports Centre; The Director of Education reported that at their Meeting on the 2nd February 1972 (reference Resolution 243) the Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee had approved at the appropriate hire charge, use of Bannister Sports Centre by the Old Gaytonians 1 Athletic Club.

RESOLVED; That the following arrangement be continued:-

(a) exclusive use of the track and all facilities on pre-agreed occasions for championship/league meetings, and (b) the use of track facilities at evenings and week-ends (without the exclusion of the general public). •

428. Recommendations from Governing Bodies; RESOLVED: That the recommendations 'from the Governing Bodies of Secondary Schools, details of which' are set out in the Minute Book, be received and appropriate action taken thereon.

429. Further Education. Computerisation of Statistical Records; The Director of Education reported that with reference to Recommendation 7 (5th June 1973) the Governing Bodies of the Harrow College of Technology & Art and the Harrow College of Further Education had agreed with the proposal to introduce the above-mentioned scheme. • .

RESOLVED: That the report be received.

430. Holiday Provision for Youth; The Director of Education reported that with reference to Recommendation 2 (5th June 1973) details were submitted of the programme of activities organised by the Youth Council during the period 30th July to the 25th August at Blackwell School and Harrow College of Technology and Art. The above Recommendation approved a grant of £700 to cover costs, but no authorisation for payment of any employees.

RESOLVED; That payments of £25 and £50 plus expenses be made to two young people employed by the Youth Council between 15th - 29th July and 29th July - 29th August respectively, out of .the grant of £700. EDUCA-TICK Yol.3 EG 194

431. Representation of young people on Council Committees: With reference to Recommendation 5 Cist February 1973) a letter iiad been received from the Students* Union of the Harrow College of Technology and Art apologising- for their inability to present a nominee for the Students'* Consultative Committee' until mid-September as the Executive did not meet until 18th September 1973.

RESOL¥ED: That the report be received,

432. Transport of children Ifflhittlesea and Shaftesbury Schools; -The Director of Education reported that, following the dissatisfaction . expressed by the Governing Bodies of Shaftesbury and TShittlesea " Schools, at their meetings of llth July and 16th July 1973 respectively, with the coach transport provided for children between home and . school, coach guides would in future submit a weekly report specifying any deficiency in the service, to enable• immediate1 action to be taken. The Controller of Engineering,also submitted his observations.

RESOLVED; That complaints about the service be noted and a further report be submitted at the next meeting of the Sub^Committee,

433. Section 13 Notices ~ Harrow County Boys' Grammar School and • Heriots Wood Girls'"Grammar'School;•' The Director of Education reported that a letter, dated 24th August 1973,; had been received from the Secretary of State giving approval to the proposal that the age of admission to the above schools be raised from 11 plus 'to- 12. plus., "• ' . "

•RESOLVED.': That the'report be received. • , =_ ' '

434. Youth Workers Supervision: The Director of Education reported that at their -meeting on 24th" July .1973 .(reference resolution 375) the' Youth Sub-Committee had considered the proposal to extend the supervision of Youth Workers to continue after their probationary year. It was agreed that counselling should: be encouraged for all the Councils* full-time youth workers and that they should be allowed to choose their own supervisors from a list provided by the Authority.

RESOLVED: - That in accordance with the recommendation of the Youth Sub-Committee»this Sub-Committee approve:-

(1) That with effect from April 1974, ten 2-hour sessions per year ±or each full-time Youth Worker be allowed, for personal •supervision. • (2) The payment of supervisors "at grade 4 of, E»E, Part-time teachers rate, at an estimated cost .of £200' per annum.

435. Clerical Assistants at the Statutory Youth Centres: The Director of Education reported that at their meeting on 24th July 1973 (reference resolution 377) the Youth Suh-Comiaii;tee had considered a request for Clerical Assistants to be appointed at the- Statutory YOuth Centres because of the increased amount of paper work and of the change in role of .the full-time Youth Worker. EG 195 Vol.3 EDUCATION '

RESOLVED: That in accordance with the recommendation of the Youth Sub-Committee, the Establishment Sub-Committee be recommended to approve: -

(1) The provision of Clerical Assistants at the Statutory Youth Centres for up to 10 hours per week with effect from 1st January 1974.

(2) That appointments be made within the Clerical 1 Scale at an estimated cost in the full year of £400 for which there is no provision in the estimates.

436. Careers Office Staffing: (a) 1973/74. The Director of Education reported that at their meeting'on 25th July 1973 the Youth Employment Sub-Committee were informed that of the 6 additional posts in the Establishment of the Careers Office which had been approved by the Council on 7th December 1972, (reference Resolution 1679), the Central Youth Employment Executive had given grant aid for only 3, namely:-

(1) One post of Clerical Assistant (Clerical Grade 1) from 1st April 1973. ' . (2) One post of Careers Officer (basic grade) from 1st July •1973. I " t (3) An additional Trainee Careers Officer (Trainee Scale) from 1st May 1973.

The Youth Employment Sub-Committee again recommended that three . additional posts be established, bearing in mind that 100% of the cost might need to be borne by the Authority in the .current Financial Year. The cost of the 3 posts in the remainder of • | the current Financial Year would amount to £1,320 and for a full f year £5,280. In view of savings on the approved establishment in the current year, particularly on the continuing vacancy for j the post of Deputy Principal Careers Officer there would be no i need to seek a supplementary estimate for the increased establishment. i RESOLVED: That in accordance with the recommendation of the \ Youth Employment Sub-Committee,the Establishment Sub-Committee ; be recommended to approve the establishment of the following j additional posts as soon as possible:- • I (1) 2 Posts of Clerical Assistants (2) One Post of Careers Officer: at a cost of £1320 in the current financial year (£5,280 in a full year). j i (b) 1974/75 . ' l i The Director of Education reported that at their meeting on 25th U July 1973 the Youth Employment Sub-Committee had made certain [' recommendations relating to the staffing of the Careers Office j for the year 1974/75. These would be included in the proposals .-, contained in the yearly review of staffing. :

RESOLVED: That the report be received. J EDUCATION Vol.3 EG 196

437. Change in the structure of Schools and lurther Education Sub-. Comm-i tteei Your Sub-Gomiaittee considered a recommendation from: the meeting of HE®-Schools and Eurther Education Sub-Committee held on 26th July 1973, that matters connected with (i) schools and (ii) further education be dealt mth by two separate Sub- Committees.

SESQMED: That the matter be referred to the Working Party set up to consider the Terms of Reference of Education Sub-Committees.

438. -Reception lor Head-teachers: BESOLVED: That in, accordance -with the request of the Chairman of the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee members of the EitosaiiQR" Committee act as hosts to the Authority's Head, Teachers by 'holding -a cheese and -wine party for them.

439. Ancillary Staff - Primary Schools: -(a) ' RESOLlTEDs That the various requests from Head Teachers for the allocation of extra points to their schools be referred to -fee Wording Party Set Up To Consider Ancillary Help in Schools.,

(b) Your Sub-Committee were reminded that -rath reference to Resolution 332 (19tix July 1972) it aad been the Council *s policy that when full-time vacancies existed they should be filled by full-time members of staff, part time persons being employed only temporarily or when full-time staff were not available., In four instances, however, Head Teachers had asked to be allowed to employ an additional part-time member of staff, and this would result in two part-time employees of the same category being - employed for a total number of hours which would be within the capacity of a. single person to perform, The reason given was "that the existing part-time person was unable or unmlling to undertake additional hours and that the Head Teacher did not -wish, to lose the service, of - ,a -member -of staff who has given, valuable service over a period of years.

.EESQIxVED; That subject to the concurrence of the Establishment Sub-Committee,the previous policy be waived in tae case of the four schools involved, and that approval be given to the appointment of additional part-time staff while stipulating in these cases, that when the original part-timer left the employment of the Council, the second newly appointed part timer would undertake . full time duties.

(The meeting closed at 11 .,0' p,m.).

' „ (Signed) S,H. RQSR,

.•Chairman. Vol. 3 ETC 33

JOINT CCNSOLOMIVE CCMHITTiiK 3rd July, 1973

Representatives Q'f -the Education Committee

Chairman; * Councillor L, Wagner

•. Aldermen: Plower, M^B'^E, * HacEae

•. Councillors: * Brodgh * Perigoe * Elderton * Roan * Hines * Mrs,, Wells Messias

Teacher Representatives serving as Co-opted Members of the Education Committee

* Mr.,; J.M. Daro.es * Mr. A.T. Stodhart ' • , . ' * 'Mr4 L. Smith.

Representatives "of the Harrow Teachers* Consultative Committee ___^______

* Mr, R.R, Bellion Chandos Secondary Boys* School * Mr,, P.jr» ChildS: Pinner Grammar "Softool * Rev., Bather . Dominic Crilly Salvatorian College * Mr. B»A. Go±f, Harrow County School for Boys Mr. C. Harman' Harrow College of Technology & Art, * Mr, C,,R. Hart, Priestmead Jianior School * Mrs., M« Holding Yaoghan Infant School * Mr,, C. Hull , Roxeth Manor Secondary Boys School " * Mrs. M, Forcer Tyneholme Nursery School Mrs. M, Morris Belmont Infant School * Miss D« O*Gozman West Lodge Infant School * Mr, J» Pitcher Marlboroagh jTHiiocr Ss Infant School . Mrs, J.¥, Ryan Harrow County School for Girls * Mr. G, Scotney West: lK>.dge Junior School * Mrs. J',i,, Smi,tEL Harrow County School for Girls * Mr,, R, Webber St. BernadetteT s Junior & Infant School

* Denotes Memoers present

128. Appointment ol Chairman - It was .agreed that Councillor L. Wagner be appointed 'Chairman of the Committee for the Municipal Year 1973/74,, whereupon Councillor Wagner took the chair.

129. Appointment of Yice-Chairman; It was agreed that Mr. R,,.R. Bellion be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the Municipal Year 1973/74. EJC 34 Vol.3 , EDUCATION

130. Minutes: It was agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 14th March 1973, having been circulated, be taken as read and signed as a true record.

131. Matters arising from the Minutes; The Director of Education reported:-

(a) That with reference to Minute 118 (14th March 1973), the following resolution had been passed at the Annual Conference of the Association of Education Committees in June:-

MID-DAY SUPERVISION IN SCHOOLS

"This Association, having noted that, since the withdrawal of the regulation obliging teachers to supervise the mid-day meal, there has been a significant reduction in the number of teachers prepared to share in the supervision of pupils during the mid-day break, and that, despite the employment of ancillary staff, this has produced unacceptable strains on Heads, requests the Executive:-

1. to make an immediate survey of present practices and conditions;

2. to convene a conference of DBS, Local Authority and Teacher representatives to consider the findings, and

3. to examine how the professional responsibility of the teaching .staff to support the Head, acknowledged in the report of the Working Party on the School Meals,Service, 1968, might be given practical expression."

(b) That with reference to Minute 120 (14th March 1973), a report on Financial Assistance for Teachers attending courses was to be submitted to.the next meeting of the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee.

It was agreed that the report be received.

132. Home Accident Survey; The Committee were informed that the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee at their meeting on 31st May 1973 had considered a questionnaire and accompanying letter which had been proposed should be incorporated in a course on home safety for 10 - 12 year olds in 12 junior schools in the Borough. The Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee had resolved as .follows;-

"1. That the questionnaire be referred back to the Health Committee for re-designing and re-submitted thereafter to the Joint Consultative Committee for their comments, prior to further consideration by the Sub-Committee.

2. That all reference to a Course on Home Safety be deleted and that the survey be used merely to provide information.". EDUCATION Vol.3 EJC 35

Copies of **%• Home Safety, Book", which would provide the basis of the Course were submitted, together with a report' by the Controller1 • of Health Services,; who attended the meeting to answer members' questions., She Committee considered the revised questionnaire and letter, and it was .agreed that the Schools and lurther Education, Sub-CosEdttee should be advised of the following; points made by this1 Committee:- 1. That it was. generally agreed that Head Teachers, of those ~ Schools witling to off er the Souse Safety .Course should be .asked whether they wished? to1 follow it up with the questionnaire on home accidents. 2. That agreement to the .distribution of this questionnaire should not be taken as. a precedent^, and that applications for the circulation of subsequent questionnaires should be judged on their1 merits. 133- Low. Start 'Mortgages. With reference to Minute 123 Cl^th larch 1973), copies of documents relating to the Low Start Mortgage Scheme recent"^ instituted by the Council were submitted by the Controller of financial Services,, whose representative attended the meeting to answer members* questions. She intention of the- Scheme was; that potential rather than actual, earnings should be taken into account, .but the general feeling of the Committee was that those lower down the salary scale would be unable to benefit from the Scheme1 due to the high property1 prices in, the area. The Committee considered the question of offering, more rented accommo­ dation to Teachers, and recognised that the seasonal nature of the demand would cause problems.. The Director of Education agreed to prepare a full, document relating1 to fringe benefits,, for circulation, to all Teachers. It was agreed that the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee,be recommended to give maximum publicity to this Scheme, particularly in, the field of recruitment,, and to make available ia .all staff rooms. and to- interviewees^ copies of the documents submitted by" the Con- . troller of -Financial. Services* * 13&. Ifcrsery Education. The Director of Education reported on the developments which had taken place since the last meeting of the Committeeo Details were given of the sixteen lursery Classes or Units which had, been included in, the Authority's Building Programme submitted to the Department of Education and Science. Details of the admissions policy approved by the .Education Committee on, the 26th June 1973 were submitted to­ gether with copies of the letter and, application form sent to parents«, It was noted that assistance in completing1 the form was; readily -avail­ able both from officers of the Education Department and from staff at existing Ifursery Schools* ETC 36 Vol.3 EDUCATION

A Teacher representative reported that the Secretary of State for Education and Science had recently praised those Local Education Authorities who had submitted a building programme - only 15$ of the total had done so. It was agreed that the report be received. 135. Ancillary Help in First and Middle School The Harrow Teachers' Consultative Committee expressed their thanks for the new Scheme which had been approved for ancillary help in First and Middle School. With reference to the Teachers' concern over the 0.^ of a point short-fall in the notified allocation for First Schools, which had arisen as a result of the implementation of the shorter working week, the Director of Education reported that this matter would be considered by the General Sub-Committee at their next meeting. It was agreed that the report be received. 136. Clerical Assistants - Reduced Working Hours It was reported by the Harrow Teachers' Consultative Committee that the Secondary School Head Teachers x^ere very concerned at the re­ duction in the time allocation for Clerical Assistants which had arisen as a result of a National Agreement and the Council's intro­ duction of a 35-hour working week. It was considered that the increasing work-load was a basis for a claim for additional assist­ ance. The Committee were informed that this matter would be taken into account when the revised proposals for Secondary Schools were under further consideration. It, was agreed that the report be received. 137» Child Guidance Centre In response to the expression of concern by the Harrow Teachers' Consultative Committee at the delays betvreen children being referred to the Child Guidance Centre and their being called for interview, the Director of Education reported on the present accommodation and staffing situations, and pointed out that the recruitment problems were general. It was agreed that the report be received. 138. Building Projects - First and Middle School The Harrow Teachers' Consultative Committee expressed their concern over whether or not:- (a) The building project for additional accommodation in the First School and resource areas in the Middle Schools would still meet the target dates agreed, and (b) The "cuts" vjhich. had been imposed would still enable the pro­ jects to fulfil the needs of the Schools concerned, and sub­ mitted a report of a survey of the current building and accommo­ dation situation in Primary Schools. Yol.,3 EJC 37

She Committee agreed' that should Head teachers experience problems these should be referred Imaiedlately to the Director of Education, 139. Staff Private Cars/School MSai Buses The Harrow 'Teachers?- Consultative Committee requested; clarification, • on several points relating tot— (a) 'The use of staff private cars for School business and Ob} - .School M-irn Buses Eh.e -Committee were, informed that a report was to be made to the appropriate Committee, and all poiats irould, be clarified,. 1%0. Admission of Ion-Barrow Children, to Schools _irt' the Borough,* 'The Harrow teachers1' Consultative Committee expressed, their concern at the effect Section, 8 of Clause 31 of the London Government, let . 1965 was having on, some Harrow Schools on the borders of the Borough, in. creating classes of an unacceptable, size,. It was agreed that the Schools and ITurther Education Sub-Committee be recommended to refer this matter to the 3k>ndon, Boroughs*' .Associa­ tion. ' 141 . Above Scale Payment In view of the imminent re-organisation of Secondary Education, in Harrow,, the Harrow Teachers1" Ctonsultative Committee requested that consideration be given, to: Increasing urgently the discretionary point on the range of above scale payment to at least 8C$ of the maximum in order- to facilitate the recruitment of staff. It -was .agreed that the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee should be asked to consider this matter. 1,%2. Retirement o± Teachers At their Meeting on, the 31st May 1973, the Schools and Itether Education Sub-Committee had considered, a list of Teachers who had given notice that they would be retiring from teaching" service in Barrow on the 31st August 1973 or the 31st December1 1973, &n& It. had been resolved:— •" That the possibility of giving: some permanent form, of recognition, of long service to- the Borough be considered by the Joint Consultative Committee and a report be sub­ mitted to a, future meeting of this; Sub-CbEEBlttee« u It was agreed to recommend to- the Schools and ^Further Education, Sub­ committee that consideration, should be given to. the possibility of holding annually a Buffet Seception, for Teachers, retiring: during the . year, Irrespective- of their length of service. EJC 38 Vol.3 EDUCATION

School Uniform for Sixth-Formers 'She Committee discussed the general policy -regarding School uni­ forms for Sixth-Formers, as requested by the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee at their meeting on the 31st May 1973» The Committee agreed on the necessity to consult the pupils them-? selves, both as to the desirability of a school uniform and also on the nature of the uniform should one be considered appropriate. Many Teacher representatives felt that there was considerable evi­ dence that a large number of Sixth-Formers would prefer to wear a uniform of some kind. It was agreed that the views of the Committee as outlined at the meeting should be submitted to the Schools and Further Education Sub-Committee. School Visits and Journeys - Ancillary Staff as Escorts The Director of Education reported that from time to time applica­ tions were received for members of the Ancillary staff of Schools to act, with Teachers, as escorts on School visits. The Committee considered this matter and members felt that such duties could be regarded as appropriate for Welfare Assistants, and that in respect to other categories of Ancillary staff, Head Teachers should be given discretion as to whether such staff were suitable to be employed on these duties, subject to the final approval of the Controller of Education Services. It was agreed that the report be received. Expression of Appreciation. The Teachers expressed their appreciation for the kindness and consideration shown by the Education Committee to a Head Teacher during a recent illness.

(The meeting closed at 10.^5 p.m.) (Signed) L. WAGNER, Chairman.