Decision Maker: Marr Area Committee

Outcome: Approve

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 27, 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this report and accompanying appendix is to provide an update to the Area Committee on how the Education & Children’s Services (ECS) Directorate is actively contributing to the Council’s overarching strategic priorities outlined within the Aberdeenshire Council Plan 2024-2029 strategic performance framework.

Content: Requested further information on: (1)  whether there was any use of tablets with styluses in schools to support handwriting; (2)  an update on the planned community workshop on Live Life Aberdeenshire buildings in Huntly; (3)  contact for support for early learning and childcare organisations; (4)  contact for businesses interested in being a foundation apprenticeship provider; (5)  data on post-school destinations of those undertaking foundation apprenticeships to understand whether young people were moving into careers linked to the apprenticeship subject.