Agenda and minutes

(Members are reminded of their duty to declare personal and personal prejudicial interests in matters coming before this meeting as set out in the Local Code of Conduct).

To agree the minutes of the last meeting of the Education and Children’s Services Scrutiny Panel held on the 24 November 2011.

(An opportunity for Panel Members to ask questions of the relevant Director/Assistant Director, relating to pertinent, topical issues affecting their Directorate – maximum of 10 minutes allocated).

To consider the approval of the Children and Young People’s Plan 2011-14

(10 minutes presentation – 20 minutes questions)

To review the actions and progress relating to the Safeguarding Improvement Plan, and agree further Scrutiny of this area of work.

Please note:

a) You will need to refer to the Safeguarding Improvement Plan distributed to the Panel on 24^th November 2011

b) any questions about the Improvement Plan should be submitted to the Chair and Scrutiny Officer by Thursday 19 January 2012.

(10 minutes presentation – 20 minutes questions)

To consideractions being taken by the service and partner agencies to respond to increased pressure on services.

(10 minutes presentation – 20 minutes questions)

To consider information regarding the incidence of domestic abuse in the town and its impact on children

(10 minutes presentation – 20 minutes questions)

To consider the annual self assessment review of adult learning.

(10 minutes presentation – 20 minutes questions)

To review the actions being taken to address the health and wellbeing needs of young people in Slough.

(10 minutes presentation – 20 minutes questions)

To review and comment on the procedures for monitoring home education.

(10 minutes presentation – 20 minutes questions)

To review the work programme for upcoming meetings of the Education and Children’s Services Scrutiny Panel, and suggest any amendments.

For information.

• 20 February 2012 (Extraordinary meeting of Panel)
• 22 March 2012