Councillor Ann Ross

Education Scotland Inspection Report - Crathes Primary School

From: Marr Area Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025

...to consider and provide comments to the Education and Children's Service on the Education Scotland inspection report for Crathes Primary School, welcoming the positive findings.

Note

Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2026 - 2031

From: Marr Area Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 09, 2025

... to note the report on the draft Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2026-2031, acknowledge the challenges in delivering the ambitious plan, and request further information on downsizing incentives, housing provision for people with particular needs in Deeside, and foundation apprenticeship opportunities to address construction skills shortages.

Note

Tackling Poverty & Inequalities – Annual Report 2024/25

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 28th August, 2025 10.15 am - August 28, 2025

...to acknowledge and support the progress made in tackling poverty and inequalities, provide comments to the Communities Committee to inform the final Aberdeenshire Local Child Poverty Action Report, identify any specific concerns for the Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Strategic Partnership to consider in future plans, distribute a list of new childminder locations to committee members, and investigate adding helpful information and signposting to the Council website.

Agreed

Attendance and Absence in Aberdeenshire Schools 2023-24

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 28th August, 2025 10.15 am - August 28, 2025

...to consider and comment on the report providing an annual update on attendance and absence rates in Aberdeenshire schools for 2023-24, with comparisons to previous years and national rates.

Child Protection Committee Biennial Report 2022-2024

From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 28th August, 2025 10.15 am - August 28, 2025

...the Committee considered and commented on the Child Protection Committee Biennial Report 2022-2024 and acknowledged the significant contribution made by the CPC to improving outcomes for children and young people at risk of harm or who have experienced harm.