Issue - meetings

Report ED12062

The Committee considered the forward rolling work programme for the year ahead, based on items scheduled for decision by the Education Portfolio Holder and items for consideration by the Education PDS Committee.

In considering the work programme for the Committee, the Chairman confirmed that the item on ‘Comparison of Therapy Provision in Bromley Schools and Independent Schools’ that had been withdrawn from the agenda would be considered at the meeting of Education PDS Committee on 23^rd January 2013.  A number of additional reports would also be considered at the meeting on 23^rd January 2013 including ‘Intervention and Support for High Priority Schools’ and ‘The Education Portfolio Budget for 2013/14’.  Scheduled items on ‘Effective Governance (role of the Local Authority)’ and ‘School Governance’ for consideration at the same meeting would be merged into a single report.

The Chairman noted that there was potential for a joint meeting to be held with Care Services PDS Committee to consider future scrutiny of the Children’s Board.

The Chairman reminded all Members and Co-opted Members of the Education PDS Committee that they were all invited to attend the Education Seminar on 15^th November 2012.  This seminar would explore a range of themes and issues that were key to the Education Portfolio including Looked After Children – the role of the Virtual Head Teacher, Raising the Participation Age, SEN Strategy and School Places.

RESOLVED that the Education Programme 2012/13 be noted.