Ruth Paterson
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
15 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 27 August 2026 - 10.15 am
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 10.15 am
The Education and Children's Services Committee of Aberdeenshire Council met on Thursday, 21 May 2026, to discuss a range of important issues affecting local schools and children's services. Key decisions included the adoption of new guidance for temporary school and early learning and childcare centre closures, and the approval of the Education and Children's Services Directorate Strategic Plan for 2026-27. The committee also reviewed year-end performance reports, attendance data, and the outcomes of consultations regarding school transport.
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 10.15 am
The Education and Children's Services Committee of Aberdeenshire Council met on Thursday, 26 March 2026, to discuss several key issues. The committee agreed to defer the public consultation on the Sandhaven to Fraserburgh school transport route until a later date, and approved the commencement of a statutory consultation for the permanent closure of Banchory Devenick School. They also considered the Child Protection Committee's Annual Report for 2024-2025 and received an update on the Stage 1 Secure Care Audit.
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 10.15 am
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.15 am
Decisions from Meetings
52 decisions · Page 1 of 11
Education & Children's Services Financial Performance Report 2025/26
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.15 am - December 04, 2025
...officers to discuss with Property & Facilities Management colleagues potential opportunities for work to be carried out to school buildings before the end of the financial year.
Agreed
Aberdeenshire Children's Homes Annual Report
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.15 am - December 04, 2025
...agreed to consider and comment on the Aberdeenshire Children's Homes Annual Report for 2024-2025 and to continue supporting the ongoing work within the homes and Aberdeenshire's commitment to young people.
Agreed
Scrutiny Referral from Audit Committee Meeting 24 September 2025 (Internal Audit Report 2525)
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.15 am - December 04, 2025
Agreed
Virtual School Head Teacher Annual Report
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.15 am - December 04, 2025
... agreed to include a 'FAQ' section in future Virtual School Head Teacher annual reports to clarify definitions for the public.
Agreed
Sederunt and Declaration of Members' Interests.
From: Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.15 am - December 04, 2025
Agreed
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 15
- Average per month
- 0.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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