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DECISION

1.     To welcome the strategy and accept the report
noting the comments.

2.     That the Scrutiny Committee recommends to the
Cabinet Member for Education that further information on safeguarding, poverty,
social equity, faith schools, access to parents' voice, inclusion, the Welsh
language, staff well-being and governance needs to be included in the Schools’
Strategy.

3.     That information about the Schools Support Service
be distributed to members.

4.     Ask the Education Department to ensure that
safeguarding is integrated into the department's planning.

5.     That the Cabinet is aware of the importance of
staff well-being to attract and retain staff and does all that is possible to
promote well-being and favourable conditions.

6.     Ask the Education Department to give full
consideration to the Welsh Government's new recommendations regarding
governance when these are received.