Agenda

Children's Scrutiny Panel - Monday 27th October, 2025 4.30 pm

Venue: Mandela Room, Town Hall

Contact: Joanne Dixon / Tabitha Frankland 

Items
No. Item

1.

Welcome and Fire Evacuation Procedure

In the event the fire alarm sounds, attendees will be advised to evacuate the building via the nearest fire exit and assemble at the Bottle of Notes opposite MIMA.

 

2.

Apologies for Absence

3.

Declarations of Interest

4.

Minutes of the Previous Children's Scrutiny Panel held on 15 September 2025 pdf icon PDF 156 KB

5.

Further Evidence - Out of Area Specialist Provision pdf icon PDF 1 MB

The Panel is asked to consider:-

 

1.     Further evidence in the context of its current scrutiny topic - Workforce Development Strategy (SEND & Inclusion) and how this has assisted in maintaining children in Middlesbrough education provision.

 

2.     Next steps/lines of enquiry for its review.

6.

Possible Terms of Reference - Discussion Item

The Panel is asked to consider possible Terms of Reference for its current scrutiny investigation “Out of Area Specialist Provision”.

7.

Overview and Scrutiny Board Update

The Chair will provide a verbal update on business conducted at the Overview and Scrutiny Board meetings held on 17 September and 22 October 2025.

8.

Any other urgent items which in the opinion of the Chair, may be considered.

Any other urgent items which in the opinion of the Chair, may be considered.

9.

Date and Time of Next Meeting - 8 December 2025