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Cllr Watkins declared an interest as a governor for Tredegar Park Primary School. Cllr Marshall declared an interest as a governor for the Bridge Achievement Centre.
The Cabinet Member for Education and Early Years introduced the report. The Committee Members questioned the Cabinet Member and officers on the content of the report. Comments and recommendations: • The Committee recommended including a hyperlink to the Corporate Risk Register to provide context for risks. • The Committee requested that the Pupil Attendance Report due to be considered in the 17 February 2026 meeting include information on support and alternatives for children who are persistently absent. • The Committee requested more context around the themes of complaints. • The Committee were pleased with the report.
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