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

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee discussed progress on the council's Family Hubs, preparations for an upcoming Ofsted inspection, and preparations for a separate inspection of the council's Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) provision.

Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee

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.