Agenda and minutes

Members noted the Minutes of the last meeting as circulated.

 

Committee agreed that the following amendments be made:-

 

·       That the spelling of Cllr.C.Galsworthy’s name be corrected.

 

·       That in relation to minute 3.2 the fifth paragraph thereof be amended to read:-

 

‘ Officers explained that Solar Energy could be stored and fed in to the system as and when required. Officers also confirmed that there were many features to the Solar Energy Scheme which could be utilised in the future.’

 

 

Members noted the Forward Work Programme.

 

The Chair reminded Members to forward on any item suggestions.

Members received a Presentation on the Funding Formula.

 

The Consolidated Budget Share 2017/18 of Primary and Comprehensive Schools was circulated at the Meeting.

 

It was noted that the overriding principle of the Formula is based on school and pupil improvement, to improve the quality of teaching and learning.

 

Members asked how much consideration would there be if there is a change in the funding formula. Officers highlighted that when it is due for consultation the impact to each school would be shown a lot clearer.

 

Members asked if the information on the spreadsheets are subject to change. Officers highlighted that you can change the factors, it’s done on a curriculum basis. However, officer’s highlighted that a small change can make affect a large portion.

 

Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Committee scrutinised the following matters:

 

Cabinet Board Proposals

 

3.1     School Term Dates 2019/2020

 

Members were provided with information on the School term dates in respect of the 2019/2020 academic Year.

 

Members asked what the protocol was for Lollipop ladies if School term dates changed. Officers highlighted that their term time is pro-rata and their pay would remain the same.

 

Following scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposal to be considered by the Cabinet Board

 

3.2     Strategic School Improvement Programme - Proposal to Establish Specialist Provision for Primary Age Pupils with Social Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

 

Members received information to consult on the establishment of specialist provision for primary age pupils with social emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) at Crynallt Primary School and at Coedffranc Primary School.

 

Members welcomed the report and asked whether the neighbouring authorities are faced with the same pressures. Officers confirmed that other authorities were having the same pressures.

 

Members queried how Officers can measure parent’s involvement and what if parents don’t co-operate. Officers highlighted they Consent would have to be given for moving any child and if its parents wishes not to move the child then they don’t move, the decision ultimately stays with the Parents.

 

Members queried if the School that the children are moved from would pass the funding on to the School they are moving to. Officers highlighted that every School would contribute a little money to cover the cost of the facilities.

 

Members queried whether other schools have been given the same opportunity. Officers highlighted that they asked all Schools whether they would be interested in having this facility and only two Schools responded.

 

Members queried that in the circulated report it highlights that the skills and expertise that the additional staff members would possess would be available to be utilised for the benefit of the wider, mainstream School communities and asked whether there would be extra training required. Officers highlighted that it would be passed through general communication and training wouldn’t be required.

 

Following scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposal to be considered by the Cabinet Board

 

 

3.3     The Assessment of Walking Routes to comply with the

Learner Travel Statutory Provision and Operational

Guidance 2014 - and to approve a Risk Assessment Matrix

 

Members received an update on an assessment matrix for determining the availability of walking routes for learners travelling from home to school, in accordance with the requirements of the statutory measure.

 

Members asked if the traffic would be measured over the busiest parts of the day. Officers highlighted that it would get broken down in to hourly.**

 

Members queried whether Welsh Government had seen the Proposed Matrix. Officers confirmed that they have seen it and were impressed with it.

         

Following scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposal to be considered by the Cabinet Board

 

 

3.4     Quarterly Performance Management Data 2016-2017 Quarter 4 Performance (1st April 2016– 31st March 2017)        

 

          Members were provided with an update on quarter 4 performance management data,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.