Agenda and decisions

Nominations will be sought for a Chairman for the meeting.

That Councillor R.P. Macfarlane be appointed as Chairman for the meeting.

All Members present except Councillor R.C. Bithell (who is not a school governor) declared an interest as school governors.

(a)       That the report be received; and

(b)       That the Young People’s Partnership Co-ordinator be thanked for her presentation and detailed responses to Members’ questions.

(a)       That the attainment of Looked After Children continues to be closely monitored and reported on;

(b)       That the new literacy and numeracy strategy (from June onwards in Wales) be used to further identify and upskill those children and young people who may not be achieving to their potential;

(c)        That those children who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN) continue to access specialist support to help them reach their potential;

(d)       The Social Services and Lifelong Learning Directorates continue to work collaboratively to further enhance and embed consistent approaches with regard to Looked After Children; and

(e)       That there is a continuation of support for Looked After Children from the School Effectiveness Grant from the Welsh Government.  

That the update be noted.

That the update be noted.