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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Additional documents: Minutes: Apologie for absence were received from Councillors L. Bowen and D. Williams. |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST INCLUDING ANY PARTY WHIPS ISSUED IN RELATION TO ANY AGENDA ITEM. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of personal interest including any party whips.
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PUBLIC QUESTIONS (NONE RECEIVED) Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair advised that no public questions had been received. |
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WORKING WITH THOSE NOT IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (NEET) PDF 308 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee received a report which provided an overview and update on the work being undertaken with those not in education, employment or training (NEET). The report details of service delivery which included the following:-
- Welsh Government and UK objectives in this area of work; - Locally determined objectives, partnership working and performance; - Regional developments; - Risks and challenges.
The following questions/observations were raised on the report:-
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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES : EDUCATION AND CHILDREN SERVICES PDF 227 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a report which provided an overview of how the Education and Children’s Services Department is delivering preventative support for families across our county. The report detailed the challenges facing the preventative services and how these are being addressed. The report also referenced the emerging needs of families, demands on services from a family support/preventative service perspective.
The following questions/observations were raised on the report:-
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Additional documents: Minutes: At its meeting held on the 21st April, 2021 the Education & Children Scrutiny Committee agreed to establish a Task & Finish Group to undertake a review of the current consultation process for school organisation changes, including changes in linguistic provision and closure of schools.
Following the consideration of a range of evidence over a series of meetings held between May and November 2021 the Task & Finish Group had formulated a draft final report and recommendations. The Committee was aske to endorse these recommendations for consideration by the Cabinet.
The following observation was raised on the report:-
RESOLVED that the Task & Finish Group draft final report 2020/21 on the School Organisation Consultation Process and the recommendations contained therein be endorsed for consideration by the Cabinet.
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Minutes: The Committee received a list of items to be considered at the next scheduled meeting of the Committee to be held on 27th January, 2022.
The Chair informed the Committee that a referral had been received from the Policy & Resources Scrutiny Committee requesting that the Education & Children Scrutiny Committee look into the slippage in the MEP Programme. He advised the Committee that the referral would be considered at the next meeting in the context of discussion on the budget consultation report.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the list of forthcoming items to be considered at the next meeting be noted.
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Additional documents: Minutes: A point was raised with regards to the detail of the minutes. The Chair explained that it was not possible to record every point made during a meeting, but that a full recording of all webcast council meetings is available on the council’s website.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 30th November, 2021 be signed as a correct record.
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