Cllr Carolyn Preece

Minutes

From: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny CommitteeThursday, 29th January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 29, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 - to consider the exclusion of the press and public

From: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny CommitteeThursday, 29th January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 29, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Confidential Briefing Note on Secondary Schools in Statutory Categories - St David’s High School and Flint High School

From: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny CommitteeThursday, 29th January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 29, 2026

The briefing note is being provided in response to requests from some elected members of the committee for further information about issues in both schools which have recently featured in media stories. Both schools have been placed in Special Measures by Estyn so an update on that will also be provided.  A copy of the briefing note will be circulated to Members prior to the meeting.

Item Deferred

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks - Schools

From: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny CommitteeThursday, 29th January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 29, 2026

To provide an update on progress made following an internal audit in 2024/25 of DBS processes in schools.

Recommendations Approved

Council Fund Budget 2026/27 - Final Closing Stage

From: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny CommitteeThursday, 29th January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 29, 2026

To update on the final budget proposals for 2026/27.

Recommendations Approved