Improving education other than at schools services is seen as a priority by Scrutiny Councillors in Swansea. Councillors have just published their report into education inclusion which has a particular emphasis on the education other than at school services. The topic was originally chosen for review because Councillors wanted to ensure that every child is fulfilling its full potential by ensuring […]
Whats next for Schools Performance Scrutiny Panel?
September 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Schools Performance Scrutiny Panel have two meeting scheduled for September and you are welcome to come along and listen to the discussion. These include: 10 September at 4pm (Committee Room 3b in the Guildhall) – the panel will be meeting with relevant people to discuss support for and educational attainment of looked after children and of […]
Developing a ‘can do’ culture is everybody’s business
September 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Corporate Culture Scrutiny Inquiry Panel reported its finding and recommendations to Cabinet on the 20th August. The Council Cabinet will now consider the report and its findings and give their response within the next couple of months. This topic was chosen for scrutiny because, as a Council our corporate culture underpins everything we do, from how we engage […]
What has been the impact of the Attainment and Wellbeing inquiry?
September 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Attainment and Wellbeing Scrutiny Inquiry Panel met in June 2015 to look at the impact of their Scrutiny Inquiry into Attainment and Wellbeing across schools in Swansea. The original inquiry considered how schools, the Council and partners can improve wellbeing in Schools. Councillors were pleased to hear from the Cabinet Member that the inquiry had […]
What has been the impact of the scrutiny inquiry into Inward Investment for Swansea?
August 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Inward Investment Scrutiny Inquiry Panel met in July to look at how their report had impacted on inward investment into Swansea and the Swansea Bay City Region. The Panel were that their report has provided focus for how Swansea and the wider City Regions should be promoted and presented to potential investors. The recommendations […]
What are the implications of the Additional Learning Needs Reform?
August 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Welsh Assembly Government are proposing to introduce a new legislative framework for supporting children and young people with additional learning needs. The Schools Performance Scrutiny Panel at their next meeting on 13 August will look at the implications of this for children and young people. Councillors will meet with the Councils Chief Education Officer to discuss: What has […]