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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 1 April 2025 be approved.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Conwy Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education held on 17 March 2025 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the forward work programme for the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee be approved together with the combined Forward Work Programme.
RESOLVED: That the update paper on Belonging, Engaging and Participation be noted.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Hannah Fleet and Jacob Williams and Colette Owen (Co-Opted Member).
Whilst not declared at this point in the meeting, the following Councillors declared an interest in Agenda Item 8b – Consultation on the proposed amalgamation of Ysgol T Gwynn Jones and Ysgol Iau Hen Golwyn: Councillor Gail Jones declared a personal interest as she is a Local Authority appointed Governor for both schools. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones remained in the meeting whilst this matter was discussed and voted upon. Councillor Cheryl Carlisle declared an interest as she is a Community Governor for Ysgol T Gwynn Jones.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 1 April 2025 be approved.
The minutes of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 1 April 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 1 April 2025 be approved.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Conwy Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education held on 17 March 2025 be noted.
The minutes of the Conwy Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education held on 17 March 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Conwy Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education held on 17 March 2025 be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the forward work programme for the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee be approved together with the combined Forward Work Programme.
The Scrutiny and Committee Services Officer presented the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme (FWP) and advised of the following:. · The Skills and Employability Strategy Annual Report had been scheduled for September 2025. · School standards: to receive an update report on progress and impact of change, challenge and support across Conwy schools; this had been scheduled for June 2025 RESOLVED: That the forward work programme for the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee be approved together with the combined Forward Work Programme.
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RESOLVED: That the update paper on Belonging, Engaging and Participation be noted.
The Cabinet Member for Education introduced an update paper on Belonging, Engaging and Participation and the Social Inclusion Service Manager, together with the Youth, Engagement and Participation Service Lead provided Members with a presentation. The presentation highlighted key points in relation to school attendance, youth engagement and formal absence management. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • It was advised that concerns in relation to pupils who were homeschooled should be raised via the safeguarding team. - Whilst annual home visits were carried out, there was no set home-schooling curriculum. • There had been a change in mindset following the Covid-19 pandemic with a reluctance to attend school and an expectation that online work would be provided. - There had been an increase in holidays taken during term time. - Work was ongoing to re-engage pupils. • There was a commitment to providing extra-curricular activities such as sports and music. • The attendance data dashboard was shared with schools and those who were School Governors could request to view the data. • It was confirmed that, children who did not attend school were the responsibility of the school with which they were registered. • It was suggested that School Governors be consulted via the Governors Association. • Guidance on authorised absence would be made clear within the revised school attendance policy. - Primary clusters had worked together to produce a standardised holiday form. • Concerns were raised in respect of some pupils who were not in education and had not been identified and it was suggested that this could be due to a lack of resources and funding. • It was advised that whilst data was available in respect of how many children did not attend school and how many of those were home educated, the data fluctuated throughout the year. - Engagement events were held for home educators. • The Youth Service was actively supporting young people who were not in education, employment, or training (NEET) and were seeking to reintroduce them to social settings and improve their aspirations. - There had been an increase in mental health issues in young people. - There had been some positive outcomes and support continued to be provided to young people who had returned to education or employment. RESOLVED: That the update paper on Belonging, Engaging and Participation be noted.
The Cabinet Member for Education introduced a report which sought approval to consult on the proposed amalgamation of Ysgol T Gwynn Jones and Ysgol Iau Hen Golwyn and the Strategic Manager - Education Property and Site Management highlighted key points from within the report. RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: That approval be granted to undertake a consultation, which proposes to formally amalgamate Ysgol T Gwynn Jones and Ysgol Iau Hen Golwyn as one school. Councillor Gail Jones declared an interest in the above agenda Item as she is a Local Authority appointed Governor for both schools. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Jones remained in the meeting whilst this matter was discussed and voted upon. Councillor Cheryl Carlisle declared an interest in the above agenda Item as she is a Community Governor for Ysgol T Gwynn Jones.
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