Agenda

Policy and Scrutiny Committee for Children's Services, Education and Skills - Wednesday, 4th September, 2024 5.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, County Hall, Newport, Isle of WIght

Contact: Cat Boulter  Email: democratic.services@iow.gov.uk

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies and Changes in Membership (If Any)

To note any changes in membership of the Committee made in accordance with Part 4B paragraph 5 of the Constitution.

2.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 128 KB

To confirm as a true record the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 July 2024.

3.

Declarations of Interest

To invite Members to declare any interest they might have in the matters on the agenda.

4.

Public Question Time - 15 Minutes Maximum

Questions may be asked without notice, but to guarantee a full reply, a question must be put (including the name and address of the questioner) in writing or by email to Democratic Services democratic.services@iow.gov.uk, no later than two clear working days before the meeting. The deadline for submitting a written question is Friday, 30 August 2024.

5.

Progress Update pdf icon PDF 180 KB

To receive an update on the progress against the outcomes arising from previous meetings, and to provide an update on any outstanding actions.

6.

Children's Health and Wellbeing pdf icon PDF 343 KB

To explore, with Children's Services, ICB and Public Health, what is being done to improve children’s health and wellbeing to positively impact education outcomes.

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7.

Children's Services Performance & Transition Update pdf icon PDF 331 KB

To monitor the progress of the transition arrangements for the post-Hampshire Partnership.

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8.

Social Worker Recruitment and Retention pdf icon PDF 100 KB

To consider steps being taken to assist in the recruitment and retention of social workers within Children's Services.

9.

Children's Services Annual Complaints Report pdf icon PDF 98 KB

To consider the annual report in accordance with best practice advice from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman to ensure that lessons learnt are being implemented.

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10.

School Attendance and Exclusions pdf icon PDF 102 KB

To consider the latest position on attendance and exclusions.

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11.

Workplan pdf icon PDF 194 KB

To consider any amendments to the current workplan.

12.

Members' Question Time

Questions may be asked without prior notice, but to guarantee a full reply, a question must be submitted to Democratic Services no later than 5pm, Monday, 2 September 2024.