Venue: By Zoom
Contact: Katharine Flanagan-Jones
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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from County Councillor Sue McNicholas.
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Disclosures of interest To receive any disclosures of interest by Members relating to items to be considered at the meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest from Members relating to items for consideration on the agenda.
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Declarations of Party Whip To receive disclosures of prohibited party whips which a Member has been given in relation to the meeting in accordance with Section 78(3) of the Local Government Measure 2011.
(NB: Members are reminded that under Section 78 Members having been given a prohibited party whip cannot vote on a matter before the Committee.) Minutes: The Committee did not receive any disclosures of prohibited party whips which a Member has been given in relation to the meeting in accordance with Section 78(3) of the Local Government Measure 2011. |
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To authorise the Chair to sign the minutes of the previous meeting held on the 19th July 2023 as a correct record. Minutes: Documents Considered: · Minutes 19th July 2023 Minutes agreed by Committee members present as a true and accurate reflection of the meetings and authorised accordingly by the Chair.
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Performance and Risk Q1 PDF 177 KB To receive and consider the Performance and Risk reports of Quarter 1 2023/24 Additional documents: Minutes: Background: The Corporate and Strategic Equality Plan contains the priority work for the Council, driven by the Cabinets ambitions. Scrutiny Committees have been requested to review the 3 well-being objectives: 1. Improving awareness of the Councils services and how the public can access to make informed choices. 2. Good quality sustainable employment, training opportunities and pursuing the living wage accreditation. 3. Tackling poverty and inequality.
Learning and Skills would have an impact on access to services, the workforce, poverty, and inequality. The scorecard records how services have delivered against objectives, what future actions are required, and lessons learned.
Schools Service have made significant progress on the Child Poverty Plan within Q1. the provision of cookery lessons to parents in the south of Powys has led to potential employment within the catering service.
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Update on Early Years Provision PDF 118 KB To receive and consider a report on Early Years Provision. Minutes: Background: Report shared within the agenda pack on Early Years Provision standards, progress, and outcomes for learners.
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Curriculum for Wales To receive and consider a presentation on the Curriculum for Wales. Minutes: Committee decided to hold item over until the next available meeting.
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Secondary Schools Improvement Strategy - Progression and Learning PDF 127 KB To receive and consider a report on the Secondary Schools Improvement Strategy. Minutes: Background Report shared within the agenda pack on School Improvement Strategy setting out the background and progress of the strategy from February 2021 to May 2023. May 2023 received an improvement conference undertaken alongside Estyn culminating in an Action Plan, currently being implemented. Presentation given to Committee on the Post Estyn visit Action Plan.
Action Plan 6 Key Priorities: 1. Learning and teaching 2. Improve relationships with Headteachers. 3. Review reporting including the School Support log system. 4. Professional development. 5. Performance Management 6. Ensure that support has a positive effect on school improvement, it is consistent, and the team evaluate its effect.
Main focus for this year is to: Improve the quality of teaching and learning experiences across Powys secondary and all-age schools.
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Admissions Code & Capacity To receive and consider a presentation on the Admissions Code / Capacity. Minutes: Presentation on Admission Arrangements provided by Sarah Quibell.
Background: Admission Arrangements are governed by the following Welsh Government Legislation and guidance: · Measuring the capacity of school in Wales 2011, which details that: o ‘The admission number is the number of pupils who should be admitted to a relevant age group if sufficient applications for places are received.’ o ‘Pupils may not be refused a place until the admission number is reached.’ o ‘The number is calculated by dividing the capacity by the number of year groups to be accommodated by the school.’ · Schools admission code: Statutory Code document no:005/2013. · School admission appeals code: Statutory Code document no:007/2013. · There are 3 types of admission application Primary, Secondary in year transfers. · Admission arrangements by the LA covers all schools with exception of the 7 voluntary aided and faith schools, who undertake their own admissions, and the 3 Special schools and the Pupil Referral Unit which have specific admissions processes based on pupil need. · The LA has a statutory requirement to consult on admissions arrangements an annual basis, between 1st Sept and 1st March. · Admission arrangements are determined by the 15th April and must be published by October. Powys usually publish during August, for the following academic year. · The Admissions Timetable outlines the Common Offer Dates for the Primary & Secondary School Admission Rounds, the latest date for appeals to be received, and date by which appeals must be heard. · Statutory limits on Infant classes exists as should not contain more than 30 pupil, however, there may some certain limited exceptions to this. · The scope of an admission appeal panel to uphold an appeal for an admissions application that has been refused on class size prejudice grounds are limited. · The appeals process is made up of two stages Factual and Balancing, the appeals panel has to be independent of the LA, with a split between panellists with previous education experience and lay members. · The decision by the Appeals Panel is binding on the LA and the school involved.
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To note that future meetings of the Committee are scheduled as follows: Minutes: To be reviewed at the next available meeting.
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