Anna Murphy

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 - Thursday, 9th May, 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met on 09 May 2024 to discuss progress on increasing women and girls' access to sports and physical activities, review the draft SEND and Inclusion Strategy, and examine the work of the Tower Hamlets Safeguarding Children Partnership. The committee also reviewed recommendations from a challenge session on child healthy weight.

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

The Children and Education Scrutiny Sub-Committee met on Thursday, 8 February 2024, to discuss children's health, relationships, sex education, and health education within the school curriculum, and education PFI contracts. Key decisions included a commitment to bring back a multi-agency brief on tackling 'spice' in vapes and an updated evaluation report on child health.

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).