Decision Maker: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 28, 2024

Purpose: To provide an update to the Committee on the service provided at Schools, including information on pupil engagement and suggestions made by pupils during the Learner Voice event, and if they had been taken on board.

Content: (a)      That the Committee note the update in regard to level of pupil engagement in relation to school meal provision;   (b)      That the Committee is satisfied with the progress made by NEWydd to provide a school meals service that would maximise the positive impact of the Welsh Government UPFSM initiative on pupil wellbeing and development; and   (c)       That a report on the NEWydd Catering – School Meal Provision be added to the Forward Work Programme of the Committee as an annual report.