Issue - meetings

(a)       That the reports be noted;

(b)       That an explanation is provided of the acronyms used in future performance reporting.

The Director introduced a report to request that the Committee consider the 2011/12 Quarter 4/Year End service performance reports for the period January to March 2012, note the draft year end position of the Strategic Assessment of Risks and Challenges (SARC) contained within the performance reports, and the progress made against the Improvement Targets contained within the performance reports.

The Director gave a short presentation to summarise key information including performance within each of the service areas, the work undertaken to improve performance and any emerging issues.

Schools’ Services

In response to a query raised by Councillor C.A. Thomas concerning the Inclusion Service the Director reported that there was an ongoing programme for increasing delegation for Additional Learning Needs.  Mr. D. Hytch commented on the use of acronyms on the reporting of information on the Inclusion Service and asked that an explanation be provided in future reports.   The Director responded in detail to the further queries raised by Mr. Hytch around Welsh medium provision, leadership and performance management, and more able and talented pupils.    

Development and Resources

The Head of Development and Resources gave an overview of the key messages across work streams in Development and Resources.  He commented on the repair and maintenance budget and advised that actions to mitigate risks were progressing.  He continued that the amalgamation of schools which had resulted in closure of existing buildings and establishment of new schools had facilitated significant savings in some areas.  However, the issue was a long term risk and would take many years to address.   In response to the examples of repair and maintenance issues raised by Mr. D. Hytch the Head of Service advised that he would address the specific requests raised around individual schools.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the reports be noted;

(b)       That an explanation is provided of the acronyms used in future performance reporting.