Education and Social Services Scrutiny Committee

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1. 1

   To receive apologies for absence

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest

3. 3

   Education and Social Services Scrutiny Committee held on 2nd June 2026

   Papers: FINAL Minutes - Education and Social Services Scrutiny - 2nd June 2026
4. 4

   Consideration of any matter referred to this Committee in accordance with the call-in procedure

5. 5

   Education and Social Services Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme

   Papers: FWP Cover Report Education and Social Services 14th July 2026, Appendix 3, Appendix 2, Appendix 1
6. 6

   To receive and consider the following Cabinet report*:-

7. 7

   Mobile Phone Use in Schools

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: Scrutiny - 14th July 2026 - Mobile Phone Use in Schools - Final
8. 8

   Overview of the New Caerphilly Families First Programme

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: Scrutiny Report Families First Programme July 2026
9. 9

   Annual Report of the Statutory Director of Social Services for 2025/26

   Papers: Scrutiny Covering Report - Directors Annual Report 2025-26, Appendix 1
10. 10

    Pursuing Excellence Together

    Papers: Scrutiny - 14th July 2026 - Pursuing Excellence Together - Final

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