How schools, the council and partners meet the emotional needs of children is vital to improving both the wellbeing and the attainment of children and young people in our schools. In the drive to constantly improve educational standards, young people’s wellbeing must be considered. Schools must consistently recognise the importance of wellbeing matters not only […]
Involving children and young people is key to improving wellbeing in schools
September 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Helping to improve the lives of looked after children
September 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A group of councillors carried out a detailed investigation into how the Council and partners provide services for looked after children. At the end of the investigation the councillors on the Services for Looked After Children Scrutiny Inquiry Panel made 15 recommendations in their report to Cabinet which they hoped would improve the lives and experiences […]
Call for Evidence: Inquiry into Inward Investment in Swansea
September 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The inward investment market has been depressed in recent years with global economic conditions meaning that the level of significant enquiries and interest in Wales has reportedly slumped. As the economy improves however then Swansea needs to be geared up to meet the aspirations and expectations of those investors it would most like to attract. […]
The Decline in Job Opportunities for Disabled People is a Cause for Concern
July 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The current economic climate has had a serious impact on disabled persons looking to enter into the work place, who struggle to find suitable employers at the best of times. It forces some businesses to cut back on their resources, which greatly affects the available employment, in Swansea and throughout the rest of the UK. This was one […]
What makes an excellent school?
July 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It is important when looking at school improvement that you understand exactly what you are looking for and identifying what makes a school excellent in terms of both current performance and its prospects for improvement is key to this. The Schools Performance Scrutiny Panel were therefore pleased to invite Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Welsh Secondary School Headteacher […]
Seven Ideas for Improving School Meals
June 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ensuring that local children and young people receive a nutritious, balanced meal at a reasonable price is important, not only for their general health, but also because it affects how they perform in school. A scrutiny working group has recently been looking at this issue and has come up with a number of ideas around how […]