Committee

The Children, Education & Families PDS Committee examines executive decisions, monitors performance and develops and reviews policy on the Council’s education function, including the opportunities for education, training and learning outside the school environment and pre-school learning.  The Committee also examines executive decisions and reviews policy on care services for children and families, children with special needs, fostering and adoption and family support services.  These policies include the development of various plans and working with partner organisations and groups. 

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, questions from the public that are not specific to reports on the agenda must have been received in writing by 5pm, 10 working days before the date of the meeting. The deadline for the next meetings are expected to be:

Meeting on 22 November 2023: Wednesday 8 November 2023

Meeting on 1 February 2024: Thursday 18 January 2024

Meeting on 20 March 2024: Wednesday 6 March 2024

Questions specifically clarifying reports on the agenda should be received within two working days of the normal publication date of the agenda. The deadline is given on each agenda. 

One question of up to 50 words is allowed per person per meeting, for either oral or written reply.

At special meetings, only questions relating to reports on the agenda are taken.