CHILDREN’S SERVICES SELECT COMMITTEE – WORKPLAN 2004/05

Date of Meeting Style	Topic	Reason	Proposed Outcome	Portfolio Holder	Officers	Stakeholder
15 June 2004 formal	Ofsted 14-19 Inspection.	To consider the findings of the Ofsted Inspection.	To identify areas where performance requires attention	Jill Wareham	David Pettitt and Jackie Boxx
6 July 2004 formal	Children’s Services Inspection - SSI	To consider the findings of the SSI on Children’s Services.	To identify areas where performance requires attention.	Jill Wareham	David Pettitt
17 August 2004 formal	School Organisation	To obtain views from key stakeholders on the advantages and disadvantages of the 5 options on school organisation.	To advise the Portfolio Holder on the key issues involved in each option so that the options can be refined down for in depth consideration.	Jill Wareham	David Pettitt and Kim Johnson	Teachers; Heads, Governors, and range of other partners and agencies.
21 September 2004 formal	School Clusters	To evaluate the operation of school clusters, the funding of these and effectiveness.	To ensure that the money allocated for clusters is having a positive impact on school attainment.	Jill Wareham	David Pettitt and Kim Johnson	Reps from each cluster.
19 October 2004 Informal Briefing	Corporate Parenting	To gain an overview of changes arising from the new legislation.	To have an understanding of the Council’s role and responsibilities	Jill Wareham	David Pettitt
9 November 2004 Informal Briefing	Role of the LEA and Governing Bodies	To clarify the roles of the LEA and Governing Bodies particularly in relation to school performance and pupil attainment.	To ensure that there is a better understanding of roles and develop areas of partnership working.	Jill Wareham	David Pettitt	School Governors and Clerks to Governing Bodies
7 December 2004 formal	Ofsted LEA Inspection	To consider progress on the Action Plan arising from the Ofsted LEA Inspection.	To ensure that appropriate action is being taken on areas where improvements are required.	Jill Wareham	David Pettitt
7 December 2004 formal	Excluded Children and Children taught at home	To consider the LEA’s responsibilities, support provided and monitoring arrangements.	To ensure that resources are appropriate to the needs.	Jill Wareham	David Pettitt

The Quarterly Performance Monitoring Report is due to be considered at the September and December 2004 and March 2005 meetings.

The Schools Budget is normally expected to be considered in December 2004

School Perfornance is expected to be considered in January 2005