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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 16 January 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the Forward Work Programme for the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee be approved.
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the School Budget Forum held on 22 November 2023 be noted.
RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Conwy Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education held on 7 February 2024 be noted.
RESOLVED: That Councillors Chris Brockley, Gwennol Ellis and Hannah Fleet be appointed as members of the Schools Loan Application Panel.
RESOLVED: a) That the Local Government Estyn Inspection of Education Services in Conwy Local Authority be noted. b) That the following two recommendations formed as an outcome of the inspection be noted: i) R1. Sharpen processes to improve attendance in the authority’s schools and Pupil Referral Units. R2. Refine approaches to improvement planning and ensure that ongoing monitoring and evaluation focuses on the impact of the local authority’s work on learners’ outcomes and progress.
RESOLVED: That the content of the Conwy Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP) action plan be noted.
RESOLVED: a) That the Music Service Update be noted. b) That a further update be provided on the potential options for the future running of the service in respect of any future decisions for the National Music Plan and linked grant funding. Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above item (Music Service Update) as her friend works for the service. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall was able to speak and vote on the matter.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Antony Bertola, Keith Eeles, Hannah Fleet, Dave Jones and Austin Roberts.
Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in Agenda item 10c (Music Service Update) as her friend works for the service. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall was able to speak and vote on the matter.
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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 16 January 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 16 January 2024 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 16 January 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
None.
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RESOLVED: That the Forward Work Programme for the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee be approved.
The Scrutiny and Committee Services Officer presented Members with the individual Forward Work Programme (FWP) for the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee, together with the combined FWP. All Overview and Scrutiny Members were encouraged to attend the Scrutiny Self Evaluation Workshop, which would take place over two sessions, the first on Thursday, 14 March 2024 and the second on Thursday, 21 March 2024. RESOLVED: That the Forward Work Programme for the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee be approved.
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RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the School Budget Forum held on 22 November 2023 be noted.
The minutes of the School Budget Forum held on 22 November 2023 were submitted. RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the School Budget Forum held on 22 November 2023 be noted.
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RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Conwy Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education held on 7 February 2024 be noted.
The minutes of the Conwy Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education held on 7 February 2024 were submitted. RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Conwy Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education held on 7 February 2024 be noted.
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RESOLVED: That Councillors Chris Brockley, Gwennol Ellis and Hannah Fleet be appointed as members of the Schools Loan Application Panel.
Nominations were sought for three Members of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee to sit on the Schools Loan Application Panel. RESOLVED: That Councillors Chris Brockley, Gwennol Ellis and Hannah Fleet be appointed as members of the Schools Loan Application Panel.
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RESOLVED: a) That the Local Government Estyn Inspection of Education Services in Conwy Local Authority be noted. b) That the following two recommendations formed as an outcome of the inspection be noted: i) R1. Sharpen processes to improve attendance in the authority’s schools and Pupil Referral Units. R2. Refine approaches to improvement planning and ensure that ongoing monitoring and evaluation focuses on the impact of the local authority’s work on learners’ outcomes and progress.
The Cabinet Member for Education introduced a report on the Local Government Estyn Inspection of Education Services in Conwy Local Authority and the Head of Education Services highlighted key points from within the report. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • Congratulations were extended to the Head of Education Services, the Strategic Director for Social Care and Education, the Cabinet Member for Education and all Education staff for achieving an excellent Estyn report during challenging times. • A marketing forum would work on promoting use of the Welsh language for parents and School Governors. • It was suggested that the excellent feedback received from Estyn be publicised. • Work was ongoing in respect of attendance levels following the pandemic. All schools had access to attendance data and shared good practice. It was also advised that: - Due to resource issues it was not possible to individually support all families who required support with attendance. - Work was taking place though Family Centres in order to help families engage with education. - Pupil Referral Units provided a pathway to education for those pupils who were difficult to reach and engage with. • Monitoring the educational progress of children looked after was a challenge and that a business case for a ‘virtual head’ had not been supported. • The Corporate Parenting Annual Report would be presented to the Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 11 April 2024. • The positive comments in respect of the work of the Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee within the Estyn report were noted. RESOLVED: a) That the Local Government Estyn Inspection of Education Services in Conwy Local Authority be noted. b) That the following two recommendations formed as an outcome of the inspection be noted: i) R1. Sharpen processes to improve attendance in the authority’s schools and Pupil Referral Units. R2. Refine approaches to improvement planning and ensure that ongoing monitoring and evaluation focuses on the impact of the local authority’s work on learners’ outcomes and progress.
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RESOLVED: That the content of the Conwy Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP) action plan be noted.
The Cabinet Member for Education introduced Conwy's Welsh in Education Strategic Plan Annual Review Report 2022-2023 and actions for 2023-2024 and the Welsh in Education Advisory Team Coordinator highlighted key points from within the report. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • The importance of bilingualism and inspiring confidence in Welsh learners. • Financial incentives could not be offered to schools in respect of increasing the use of the Welsh language. • All secondary schools had indicated their current level of Welsh and, where appropriate, had committed to increasing this. • The level of Welsh speaking staff within secondary schools was lower than primary schools, due to the range of subjects taught. Welsh lessons were offered to all staff and work was ongoing with Bangor University to provide support. • Feedback was awaited from HR in respect of the Welsh in Education Language Policy. RESOLVED: That the content of the Conwy Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP) action plan be noted.
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RESOLVED: a) That the Music Service Update be noted. b) That a further update be provided on the potential options for the future running of the service in respect of any future decisions for the National Music Plan and linked grant funding. Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above item (Music Service Update) as her friend works for the service. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall was able to speak and vote on the matter.
The Cabinet Member for Education introduced Conwy's Music Service Update and the Music Service Manager highlighted key points from within the report. In scrutinising the report, Members discussed the following: • It was confirmed that work was ongoing with Welsh Government (WG) in ensuring that the music service was sustainable. A future update would be provided to the Committee, which would include an update on grants post 2025. • It was confirmed that a choir had recently been established at Ysgol Aberconwy and that there would be a choral ensemble from September 2024. • It was also confirmed that work was taking place in respect of increasing string instrument lessons and that a ‘side by side’ project, whereby students would play alongside professionals, would be introduced in September 2024. • Data collection and benchmarking was part of future plans. National meetings took place where best practice was shared. • It was confirmed that there was no levy in respect of the national music service. RESOLVED: a) That the Music Service Update be noted. b) That a further update be provided on the potential options for the future running of the service in respect of any future decisions for the National Music Plan and linked grant funding. Note: Councillor Jo Nuttall declared a personal interest in the above item (Music Service Update) as her friend works for the service. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Nuttall was able to speak and vote on the matter.
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