Issue - meetings

(a)       That the new Estyn framework for the inspection of education services within Local Authorities in Wales be noted; and

(b)       That the comments of the Committee in relation to the latest draft self-evaluation report be noted.

The Interim Chief Officer (Education and Youth) introduced the report to provide an update on overall service performance.  She provided background information and advised that the report provided an overview of the new inspection arrangements, and a summary of the draft self-evaluation and a copy of the draft report were appended to the report. 

                        The Interim Chief Officer gave a brief overview of the self-evaluation of local government education services and referred to the main considerations, as detailed in the report.  

                        In response to a question from Councillor Paul Cunningham the Interim Chief Officer outlined the role of Estyn and explained that in the main it was for the Authority to determine its own improvement.  She commented on the impact of financial austerity on service delivery. 

Mrs Lynne Bartlett suggested that the word ‘effective’ be added to the description of the partnership working between the Local Authority and the Diocese.

Councillor Patrick Heesom asked that the views of GwE on the draft Self-Evaluation Report 2018 be provided to the Committee when received.

            RESOLVED:

(a)       That the new Estyn framework for the inspection of education services within Local Authorities in Wales be noted; and

(b)       That the comments of the Committee in relation to the latest draft self-evaluation report be noted.