Anna Murphy

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 6.30 p.m.

The committee heard two presentations, one on the provision of free school meals in Tower Hamlets and one on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and the advice that the council gives to schools on it. At the end of the discussion about RSE, the committee voted to request that the cabinet review the council's advice to schools to ensure that it reflects national guidance.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee POSTPONED

, Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 24th October, 2024 6.30 p.m.

This meeting has been postponed.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee Officer

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny subcommittee meeting focused on reviewing various initiatives and strategies related to children's social care, education, and public health. Key topics included the draft Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) strategy, the Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual review, and a scrutiny challenge session report on child healthy weight.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee Officer

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 8th February, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss children's health, relationships, sex education, and health education within the school curriculum, and the implications of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts for schools. Key decisions included a commitment to further investigate the impact of vaping, particularly concerning the presence of synthetic drugs, and to explore ways to improve the uptake and adequacy of free school meals. The committee also reviewed the council's guidance on relationships and sex education, noting that schools are not mandated to follow it, and discussed the upcoming expiry of PFI contracts and the council's preparations to support schools through this transition.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee Officer

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 7th December, 2023 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Tower Hamlets Council met on Thursday 7 December 2023 to discuss the delivery of the universal free school meals policy and to review sixth form performances and SEND provisions. Key decisions and discussions included the positive impact of the universal free school meals initiative, challenges and improvements in sixth form education, and the growing demand and provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).