John Hawkins

Children's Select Committee

Children's Select Committee - Thursday 18 July 2024 10.30 am

Schools Forum

Schools Forum - Thursday 27 June 2024 1.30 pm

The Schools Forum of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 27 June 2024 to discuss various budgetary and policy matters, including the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget monitoring, the Safety Valve Programme, and the Early Years Entitlement Expansion. Key decisions were made regarding the allocation of funds and the implementation of new initiatives to address ongoing challenges in the education sector.

Children's Select Committee

Children's Select Committee - Thursday 6 June 2024 10.30 am

The meeting began with a brief summary of the chair's tenure and concerns about decreasing member attendance. The main discussions included the election of a vice-chair, child care sufficiency in Wiltshire, and the outcome of a rapid scrutiny on the emotional wellbeing and mental health strategy. Other topics included the council's forward work plan, safety valve updates, and various educational and safeguarding issues.

Children's Select Committee

Children's Select Committee - Tuesday 12 March 2024 11.00 am

The council meeting focused on various community and educational matters, including SEND funding, school attendance, and youth engagement. Key decisions were made regarding the SEND funding timeline, the establishment of a rapid scrutiny task group for Year 6 performance, and updates on the youth council's activities.