Natasha Cock

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 November 2023 7:00 pm

The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Tuesday 14 November 2023 to discuss the council's revenue budget monitoring, net zero carbon roadmaps, and the annual education performance review. Key decisions included noting a projected £12.652 million overspend on the General Fund and a £7.080 million overspend on the Housing Revenue Account, approving the Net Zero Carbon Roadmaps and Delivery Framework, and endorsing the draft Education and Participation Strategic Plan 2023-26.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 7 June 2023 7:00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 7 June 2023 to discuss the incorporation of Race and Social Justice (RSJ) work into schools' education programmes and the ongoing recovery of schools post-COVID-19. The committee heard that 45 out of 60 schools are actively engaged in the RSJ programme, with initiatives focusing on student and staff experience, and curriculum development. Updates were also provided on the Inspiring Futures Cultural Education Partnership, which aims to foster links between cultural organisations and schools, and to strengthen pathways into the creative industries. The committee also received a comprehensive report on the quality of schools' recovery post-COVID-19, highlighting both the challenges faced by pupils and staff, and the significant strengths and successes of the borough's schools, particularly in their Ofsted inspections.

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 November 2022 7:00 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Informal Meeting, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25 January 2022 7:00 pm

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Tuesday, 13 November 2018 7:00 pm