Decided: The Committee confirmed its forward work programme. It gave the Scrutiny Coordinator permission to decide which reports go to the November 2026 meeting, subject to their availability.
Decided: The Committee acknowledged the progress schools have made in embedding the Curriculum for Wales, and the support and professional learning the Council provides. It asked for a further report in autumn 2027. That report will cover progress across all schools, the interventions planned for challenges, and an evaluation of the curriculum's impact, including on pupil and staff wellbeing.
Decided: The Committee acknowledged the work of Education Service and school staff in delivering the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018. It asked the Council's Executive to write to the Welsh Government's Minister for Education and Welsh Language. The letter should stress the need for enough funding, based on local evidence of need, and the long-term benefit of early preventative services.
Decided: The Committee acknowledged the Council's and its schools' performance, progress and actions on school attendance and pupil engagement. It asked for a further progress report in autumn 2027.
Decided: The Committee approved the programme with three changes. The capital programme affordability item moves to November 2026, the Quarter 2 budget monitoring report moves to January 2027, and the Partnerships Panel report moves to January or March 2027.
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Decided: The Committee noted the 2025-26 budget outturn report. It made no formal referrals, as Members agreed the concerns were already being addressed.