Agenda item

The Panel reviewed the current work programme.

Cate Duffy, Director of Children, Learning and Skills, reminded Members that their previous suggestions for topics had included leisure, libraries and mental health. She sought Members views as to whether they would perhaps wish to go out on visits for some topics and receive formal reports on others. Members could meet with the Youth Parliament and Mental Health champions or invite Groups to talk to the Panel to seek their views and incorporate this in the work programme.

Topics suggested by the Panel included:-

·  School places and assisting parents in understanding the admissions process;

·  Unauthorised absences ;

·  Leisure centre activities;

·  Recruitment and retention of social workers

·  Mental health

Resolved –  That officers prepare proposals for the work programme for the Panel’s consideration.