Decided: The Committee agreed its work programme, subject to the inclusion of reports on the Youth Work Offer, the Estyn inspection profile and the five-year Youth Work Strategy. Members also noted the Minister's reply on funding for additional learning needs (ALN) and a further letter sent that day by the Committee Chair.
Decided: The Committee noted the positive outcomes and high levels of engagement from the Youth Work Offer, including work in schools. It thanked and congratulated Skylar Austin, a young person who spoke at the meeting about their experience. It recommended that Community Councils be contacted as part of developing the Youth Work Strategy, with a view to securing funding. It recommended that officers explore ways to improve awareness and accessibility of youth work provision.