Issue - meetings

The Children and Young People’s Learning Scrutiny Panel had undertaken a review of Addressing Poverty Issues and the Impact on Learning. A copy of the full report was attached.

The scrutiny panel made nine recommendations upon which a response was sought from the relevant service area. The Executive Member for Communities and Education and the Director of Education, Prevention and Partnerships submitted a service response to the recommendations of the Children and Young People’s Learning Scrutiny Panel. A copy of the Action Plan was attached.

The Chair of the Children and Young People’s Learning Scrutiny Panel presented the final report to the Executive. The Executive Member for Communities and Education presented the service response.

ORDERED

That the content of the Children and Young People’s Learning Scrutiny Panel’s Final Report, on Addressing Poverty Issues and the Impact on Learning, be noted.

That the Action Plan, developed in response to the scrutiny panel’s recommendations, be approved.

REASON

It was a requirement that Executive formally considered the Scrutiny Panel's report and confirmed the Service Area's response to the Panel's accompanying plan.