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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 17 March 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the School Budget Forum held on 22 January 2026 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the Forward Work Programme for the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined Forward Work Programme be approved.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor Geoff Stewart be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee for 2026/2027. RESOLVED: That Councillor Geoff Stewart be appointed as Vice-Chair of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee for 2026/2027.
An apology for absence was received from Councillor Ifor Lloyd.
Councillor Gwennol Ellis declared a personal interest in agenda item 9a (Consultation outcome report on the proposed closure of Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan), as her cousin is the Chair of Governors. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Ellis remained in the meeting whilst the items were discussed and voted upon. Councillor Dilwyn Roberts declared a personal interest in agenda items 9a and 9b (Consultation outcome report on the proposed closure of Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan) and 9b (Consultation outcome report on the proposed closure of Ysgol Betws y Coed), as he is a Local Authority appointed Governor. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the items were discussed and voted upon.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 17 March 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 17 March 2026 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 17 March 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the School Budget Forum held on 22 January 2026 be noted.
The minutes of the School Budget Forum held on 22 January 2026 were submitted for information. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the School Budget Forum held on 22 January 2026 be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the Forward Work Programme for the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined Forward Work Programme be approved.
The Scrutiny Lead Officer presented Members with the individual Forward Work Programme (FWP) for the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined FWP. Meetings had recently taken place to review the FWP, and suggestions were being reviewed in conjunction with relevant officers. RESOLVED: That the Forward Work Programme for the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined Forward Work Programme be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Education introduced the Consultation outcome report on the proposed closure of Ysgol Betws Y Coed and the Strategic Manager - Education Property and Site Management highlighted key points from within the report. The Local Member, Councillor Elizabeth Roberts, made reference to the following: · Rural school provision needed to be considered in greater depth, and that, whilst pupil numbers were declining, school closures should not be viewed as the only solution. · The federation Governing Body had been instructed to identify a school for closure and expressed the view that this approach had not been democratic. · It was suggested that parental choice of schools had been influenced by Estyn reports and referred to the 2019 inspection, which had identified leadership issues, which had affected parental confidence. · The current focus was on immediate pressures rather than on the long-term future of rural education. · 90 consultation respondents had supported an area school model, however, officers had focused on planning considerations. - Eryri National Park had advised that Ysgol Betws y Coed could be developed to meet eco standards and that it was willing to consider options, including possible extensions. · There was a need to consider wider community benefits and longer-term solutions. · An area school could strengthen Welsh medium provision and provide improved support for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and would enable them to access support within their own communities. · . · The area school model at Ysgol Dyffryn yr Enfys, Dolgarrog was referenced as a successful example. The Head of Education Services advised that, in order to establish an area rural school, a number of existing schools would need to close and a significant level of capital funding would be required. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • Whilst it was suggested that a strategy was required for the rationalisation of rural primary schools, it was advised that any such strategy should consider the whole school estate. · It was suggested that Members undertake visits to rural schools in order to familiarise themselves with the locations and gain a better understanding of the local demographics. RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: That the proposed closure process for Ysgol Betws y Coed should not proceed. Note: Councillor Dilwyn Roberts declared a personal interest in the above agenda item as he is a Local Authority appointed Governor. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts remained in the meeting whilst the item was being discussed and voted upon.
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