Cllr David Evans

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

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

Forward Work Programme and Action Tracking

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

To consider the Forward Work Programme of the Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee and to inform the Committee of progress against actions from previous meetings.

Recommendations Approved

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

Treasury Management Mid-Year Review 2025/26

From: Flintshire County CouncilTuesday, 27th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 27, 2026

To present to Members the Treasury Management Mid-Year Review for 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved