Decided: The Committee acknowledged the progress schools have made in embedding the Curriculum for Wales across the county. It also acknowledged the effectiveness of the Council's support and professional learning. It asked for a further report in autumn 2027 on continuing progress, any interventions to address challenges, and an evaluation of the curriculum's impact on all key stages and on pupil and staff well-being.
Decided: The Committee acknowledged the work of Education Service and school staff in delivering the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 across all education settings. It asked the Council's Executive to write to the Welsh Government's Minister for Education and Welsh Language about the need for enough funding, based on local evidence of need. The letter is to stress the long-term benefit of early preventative services for pupils and for council education budgets.
Decided: The Committee acknowledged the Council's and schools' performance, progress and actions to promote school attendance and pupil engagement with education. It asked for a further progress report in autumn 2027.
Decided: The Committee approved the programme with three changes. The capital programme affordability item moves to November 2026, the Quarter 2 budget monitoring report moves to January 2027, and the Partnerships Panel report moves to January or March 2027.
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Decided: The Committee noted the 2025-26 budget outturn report. It made no formal referrals, as Members agreed the concerns were already being addressed.