The Children and Young People Select Committee scrutinises services to ensure they meet the needs of young people in Monmouthshire, focusing on their health and well-being. It examines areas such as safeguarding, child protection, children in public care, youth justice, youth services, and education, including school management, transport, and admissions. The committee also reviews the management of school budgets. Its role is to provide recommendations and oversight, influencing the development and delivery of services that affect children and young people within the council's remit.