Wrthi'n llwytho
Does dim crynodeb o'r cyfarfod hwn eto. Caiff crynodebau eu hysgrifennu pan fydd y cyngor yn cyhoeddi'r cofnodion, sef ei gofnod swyddogol o'r hyn a benderfynodd cyfarfod. Maen nhw fel arfer yn ymddangos ychydig wythnosau ar ôl y cyfarfod.
Councillor Lyndon Jones was confirmed as the Convener of the Panel for the municipal year 2025/26.
Councillors Lyndon Jones and Mike Day declared a personal interest in Item 9 on the Agenda.
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The minutes of the meeting on the 8 May 2025 were approved by the Panel.
The Conveners letter to the Cabinet Member following the meeting on the 8 May 2025 was noted.
No public questions were received.
The report outlining the Role of the Education Scrutiny Performance Panel was accepted by the Panel.
The Panel thanked the Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE) Adviser for the thorough update on the activities and progress made in relation to RVE education in Swansea. The following was discussed: · An introduction and the legislation in relation to RVE education · Swansea SACRE/SACRVE statutory council · RVE support for schools across Swansea · RVE monitoring · Partnership working · Building capacity for RVE · National picture RVE · The suggested next steps for RVE in Swansea The Panel asked: · Is there anything further we could be doing from either the Cabinet Members’ or Directors’ perspectives within Swansea, particularly in relation to one of the suggested next steps around promoting equity in RV provision? · Could you elaborate on the challenges around communication with the Welsh Government. It is clearly a concern if we are trying to meet our statutory obligations but do not have an effective communication pathway in place. · The decline in numbers is concerning and it is helpful to see point 8.4 addressing the promotion of equity. The data suggests significant variation between schools. Is there a view on why some schools are able to deliver RVE provision effectively while others are struggling. What are the main barriers preventing a more consistent offer across all schools. · The panel would like to reiterate the importance of sharing good practice across schools and settings. The views of the Panel on this matter will form part of the letter to the Cabinet Member following this meeting.
Rhan o fater a ddilynwyd ar draws 2 cyfarfod
The Panel thanked the Principal School Improvement Adviser for the update on the activities and progress made in relation to the Curriculum for Wales in Swansea across Swansea. The following was discussed: · Background to the Curriculum for Wales · Progress in Primary Schools · Progress in Secondary Schools · Briefing on actions taking place · Conclusions and key points summary/future actions The Panel asked · Why are some schools still at early stages in curriculum design. · What mechanisms are in place to share good practice among schools. · How is progress toward curriculum reform evaluated. · Is the new curriculum affecting teacher recruitment or retention. · Are teachers being supported through this curriculum change. The views of the Panel on this matter will form part of the letter to the Cabinet Member following this meeting.
The Panel thanked the Director of Education for the presentation outlining the key issues in education, which included 10 current issues: · Right schools, right places · Support for ALN · Strengthening school improvement · Inclusion strategy process · Designing destinations strategy process · Support for reading · Support for mathematics · Quality of teaching · Wesh in education strategy process · Curriculum The Panel were then asked to discuss and agree their work programme for the municipal year 2025/26. A work plan will be put together based on the discussion had, which will be circulated for comment to the Panel and then agendered for the next meeting of the Panel.
Rhaid i gynghorwyr ddweud pan fydd ganddyn nhw gysylltiad personol â rhywbeth sy'n cael ei drafod, fel swydd, eiddo neu aelod o'r teulu. Mae buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu yn ddigon cryf i'r cynghorydd adael yr ystafell fel arfer a pheidio â chymryd rhan.
Caiff datganiadau eu darllen o'r cofnodion unwaith y byddan nhw wedi'u cyhoeddi.
Yn rhestru cynghorwyr presennol y cyngor yn unig. Nid yw aelodau cyfetholedig, swyddogion a chyn-gynghorwyr yn cael eu dangos.