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Minutes of the Education, Skills and Culture Scrutiny Committee held on 15 June 2017. PDF 79 KB 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.’ |
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Scrutiny Forward Work Programme 2017/18. PDF 78 KB Minutes: Members
noted the Forward Work Programme. The
Chair reminded Members to forward on any item suggestions. |
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Funding Formula (Presentation) Minutes: 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. |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: 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. |