28 Review of the Work of the Children's Select Committee
To highlight key aspects of the work undertaken by the Select Committee during the 2013-17 Council and to recommend topics as legacy items to the Management Committee for possible inclusion in a new overview and scrutiny work programme after the elections.
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Minutes:
The Committee considered a report which highlighted key aspects of the work undertaken by the Select Committee during the 2013-17 Council. The report also provided topics recommended as legacy items for consideration to be referred to the Overview & Scrutiny Management Committee for possible inclusion in a new overview and scrutiny work programme after the imminent elections.
After some discussion,
Resolved:
(1) To note the report and send it to the Overview & Scrutiny Management Committee for approval.
(2) To recommend that the following items be included in a new overview and scrutiny work programme:-
· DfE “Vision for Change” Report
· Adoptions West
· Wiltshire Safeguarding Children Board – Annual Reports
· School Improvement Strategy – Disadvantaged Learners
· Children’s Services Integration Project
· Children’s Community Centre Services
· Education and Employment
· SEND Partnership Working Update
· Regular Updates on Topical Issues
· Apprenticeships offered by Wiltshire Council and subsequent opportunities for employment
· Housing