Issue - meetings

To consider the Forward Work Programme of the Education & Youth Overview & Scrutiny Committee

(a)       That the Committee approves the draft Forward Work programme; and

(b)       That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee be authorised to vary the Forward work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.

The Democractic Services Manager presented the current Forward Work Programme for consideration. 

Councillor David Williams asked if an update could be provided on 21^st Century Schools funding.  It was agreed that the School Organisation report to be submitted to the meeting of the Committee on 5 October 2017 would  include progress on 21^st Century Schools.

In response to the concerns raised by the Committee around use of social media and internet safety it was agreed that a report on the Use of Social Media and Internet Safety be prepared for the meeting of the Committee scheduled for 23 November 2017. 

Referring to the report on Healthy Schools and Pre-School Programme which was to be submitted to the meeting of the Committee in November, the Interim Chief Officer offered to approach schools with a view to inviting a representative to attend the meeting to provide more understanding and detail around the Programme.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Committee approves the draft Forward Work programme; and

(b)       That the Facilitator, in consultation with the Chair of the Committee be authorised to vary the Forward work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.