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The minutes of the previous meeting held 2nd September 2025 were agreed as a true and accurate record.
The Head of Education introduced the report and the Deputy Chief Education Officer gave an overview to the Committee. The Committee members asked questions and explored the content of the report. Comments and recommendations: • The Committee requested an information report on the strengths and opportunities of digital exams. This will include a perspective regarding the impact of digital exams on Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision and information on the first digital exam being held in Newport in Summer 2026, its challenges and successes, and the exam subject. • The Head of Education agreed to provide information on the estimated number of children that were Electively Home Educated, acknowledging that this number was not officially recorded. • The Committee were pleased with the report, praised Officers for the work undertaken to date and encouraged its continuation.
a) Actions Arising The Scrutiny Adviser highlighted that an updated version of this report had been circulated prior to the meeting. They confirmed that it would be included in the next agenda for transparency. b) Forward Work Programme Update The date of the next meeting was noted as the 2nd December 2025 at 16:30pm. c) Outcomes Monitoring The Scrutiny Adviser highlighted that an updated version of this report had been circulated prior to the meeting. They confirmed that it would be included in the next agenda for transparency.
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