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 […]
How the public engagement scrutiny inquiry has made a difference
September 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The public engagement scrutiny inquiry has changed the way the Council engages and consults with different groups of people. The Local Service Board, a group of Swansea’s main public service providers, now holds its meetings in public Providing feedback to people that took part in consultations will now be a requirement in the new consultation & engagement […]
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 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 […]
Developing a ‘can do’ culture is everybody’s business
July 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Corporate Culture Scrutiny Inquiry Panel is now ready to report its finding and recommendations to Cabinet on the 20th August. This topic was chosen for scrutiny because, as a Council our corporate culture underpins everything we do, from how we engage with our citizens and provide services to how we treat our staff and how […]