Councils run community schools, fund every state school, provide school transport and support pupils with additional learning needs. They plan school places, including Welsh-medium places under a ten-year plan.
The Cabinet decides on school changes, such as opening, closing or merging schools, after a formal consultation. Head teachers and governing bodies run each school day to day.
Proposals to change a school must be consulted on, and anyone can respond. Parents can also become school governors.
| Council | Items | With a decision |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 48 | 45 |
| Swansea | 46 | 7 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 35 | 10 |
| Carmarthenshire | 12 | 10 |
| Powys | 10 | 1 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 7 | 0 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 5 | 0 |
| Newport | 3 | 0 |
| Monmouthshire | 3 | 1 |
| Torfaen | 2 | 0 |
| Ceredigion | 2 | 0 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 1 | 1 |
| Gwynedd | 1 | 0 |
RESOLVED: The Council AGREED to, in accordance with the recommendations of the Local Authority Governor Panel, approve the new appointments of Local Authority governors to the school governing bodies as set out in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2, each for a term of 4 years from the date of the appointment.
RESOLVED - (1) T H A T a final interview be undertaken under Part II of the agenda in relation to the post of Head of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Wellbeing and to make a final determination regarding an appointment to the position. (2) T H A T residual appointment details, as appropriate, be delegated to the Director of Learning and Skills, should a suitable applicant be confirmed by Members. Reasons for decisions (1) To ensure an appointment to the post is conducted in accordance with the Council's Constitution. (2) To ensure that all Council functions are met within this area. Minutes - KB No.
RESOLVED (1) T H A T E.J. be appointed to the post of Head of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Wellbeing. (2) T H A T residual appointment details, as appropriate, be delegated to the Director of Learning and Skills. Reasons for decisions (1) Following the interview of the candidate. (2) To ensure that all Council functions are met within this area. Minutes - KB
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED: that 1. the matters outlined in this report and considerations for the next 12 months for the School Organisation Programme be noted 2. it be agreed that officers bring forward a School Organisation Strategy within the next financial year that leads to priority projects against the next tranche of funding of the Sustainable Communities for Learning.
RESOLVED – That the Council be recommended to approve the recommendations of the Panel to appoint the following persons to current Local Authority Governing Body vacancies as follows: School Name Ward Start of Vacancy Applications Received Eastern High School Trowbridge 24/10/2022 Samuel Deutsch Mount Stuart Primary School Butetown 23/12/2022 Cllr Margaret Lewis Radyr Comprehensive School Radyr & Morganstown 18/10/2022 Tyrone Davies Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg-y-Groes Pentwyn 01/05/2021 Matthew Pugh Ysgol Y Berllan Deg Pentwyn 28/03/2022 Sioned Cardew- Richardson The Committee received and considered applications to future vacancies against criteria, matching skills to vacancies. RESOLVED – That the Council be recommended to approve the recommendations of the Panel to appoint the following persons to future Local Authority Governing Body vacancies as follows: School Name Ward Start of Vacancy Applications Received Gabalfa Primary School Llandaff North 27/03/2023 Cllr Dilwar Ali Grangetown Nursery School Grangetown 27/03/2023 Wendy Thomas Marlborough Primary School Penyland 29/03/2023 Jake Howarth-Brown Meadowbank School Llandaff Northg 29/03/2023 Elspeth Webb Moorland Primary School Splott 29/03/2023 Sarah Scullion Pen-Y-Bryn Primary School Llanrumney 27/03/2023 Claire Deguara Radyr Comprehensive School Radyr & Morganstown 29/03/2023 Mike James St Bernadette’s RC Primary School Pentwyn 29/03/2023 Patricia Arlotte The Court School Llanishen 29/03/2023 Cllr Jonathan Shimmin Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School Heath 29/03/2023 Phillip Elliot Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf Llandaff North 29/03/2023 Karin Phillips Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr Fairwater 29/03/2023 Huw Onllwyn Jones Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau Caerau 29/03/2023 Owain Rhys
RESOLVED: To note the report.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
RESOLVED to note the pilot of the Virtual School and Virtual School Headteacher Cardiff.
RESOLVED: that (i) Authorisation be given for the funds for the main contract required from the Council’s Education Asset Renewal programme, subject to Ministerial approval for the enhanced Flying Start Welsh Government contribution, to enable the Moorland Primary School project to commence. (ii) subject to Ministerial approval for the enhanced Flying Start Welsh Government contribution, responsibility be delegated to the Director of Education (in consultation with the Director of Economic Development and S151 Officer) for all matters relating to the procurement of the project (up to and including award) and completion of ancillary documents (as applicable).
RESOLVED: that 1. the readoption of the current Cardiff Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education attached at Appendix 1be supported and agreed. 2. the new Cardiff Agreed Syllabus for Religion, Values and Ethics attached at Appendix 2 be supported and agreed 3. the revised Terms of Reference (Revised Constitution of SACRE/SAC for RVE, October 2022) attached at Appendix 3 be agreed
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
RESOLVED: To note the comments and observations made by the Task & Finish Group, and that the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C63, 8th September, 2022 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. AMENDED SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TRANSPORT POLICY (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C76, 29th September, 2022 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. PROPOSAL TO ADD ST RICHARD GWYN TO THE CAPITAL PROGRAMME (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C77, 29th September, 2022 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. No. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. CAPITAL MONITORING FOR THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL TO 31ST AUGUST 2022 (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C90, 6th October, 2022 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. DWR CYMRU WELSH WATER CONSULTATION ON THE DRAINAGE AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (DWMP) (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C95, 6th October, 2022 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. FINAL DRAFT VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL ANNUAL SELF ASSESSMENT REPORT 2021/22 (REF) – RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C104, 20th October, 2022 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. No. CAPITAL MONITORING FOR THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL TO 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C119, 3rd November, 2022 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. CONSULTATION OF PROPOSALS FOR PRIMARY LEGISLATION IN RELATION TO CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE, CONTINUING HEALTH CARE, MANDATORY REPORTING AND REGULATION AND INSPECTION (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C123, 3rd November, 2022 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C159, 1st December, 2022 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED: The Council AGREED to approve the new appointments and re-appointments of Local Authority governors to the school governing bodies as set out on the Amendment Sheet, each for a term of 4 years from the date of the appointment.
RESOLVED – That the Council be recommended to approve the recommendations of the Panel to appoint the following persons to current Local Authority Governing Body vacancies as follows: School Name Ward Start of Vacancy Applications Received Cathays High School Gabalfa 06/10/2022 Emlyn Pratt Eastern High Trowbridge 20/10/2022 Samantha Borley Glyncoed Primary School Pentwyn 09/08/2022 Nicola Rylett Jones HywelDda Primary School Ely 01/07/2022 Karan Saddler Severn Primary School Riverside 27/06/2022 David Hooson St David’s Catholic College Penylan 07/03/2018 Cllr Daniel Waldron St David's C.W. Primary School Pentwyn 01/12/2021 Michaela Jones St Paul's C.W Primary School Grangetown 03/07/2022 Julia Longville The Rainbow Federation Llanrumney 21/07/2022 Kyle Boddy YsgolGlan Morfa x 2 vacancies Splott 13/10/2021 18/10/2022 Helen Michael YsgolGyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr Fairwater 03/09/2022 AwenPenri YsgolGymraeg Coed-Y-Gof Fairwater 04/10/2022 31/01/2022 Richard Hember YsgolMynydd Bychan Gabalfa 27/06/2022 Cadi Thomas The Committee received and considered applications to future vacancies against criteria, matching skills to vacancies. RESOLVED – That the Council be recommended to approve the recommendations of the Panel to appoint the following persons to future Local Authority Governing Body vacancies as follows: School Name Ward Start of Vacancy Re-appointment requested Kitchener Primary School Riverside 26/02/2023 Gwilym Owen Springwood Primary School Pentwyn 30/11/2022 Sian Sarwar The Oaks Federation x 3 vacancies Rumney/ Trowbridge 08/01/2023 08/01/2023 08/01/2023 Sean Colsey Emily Daly Korin Jones YsgolGynradd Gwaelod Y Garth Primary School Pentyrch 25/02/2023 Sara Brown
RESOLVED: that i. Authorisation be given to the total funds required as this stage from the Council’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Band B Programme, subject to Ministerial approval of the Final Business Case, to enable commencement of the enabling works required to progress the Fairwater Community Campus. ii. the commitment required for the early works orders to progress the project at risk ahead of entering into contract be noted.