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

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 22, 2025

Purpose: To provide Members with an overview of school attendance and exclusions and the role of the Portfolio’s support services in this area. The Elective Home Education (EHE) Lead will be in attendance to answer any questions on this area.

Content: (a)          That the Committee note the attendance and exclusion data for Flintshire schools and the actions undertaken by officers to support increased engagement to promote the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people.   (b)          That the committee request a future report outlining how resource levels, curriculum breadth and school funding affects attendance and exclusions.  What preventative strategies including investment in teaching and learning were required to reduce disengagement.   (c)          That Cabinet be asked to consider and report a risk management strategy of the long term financial consequences of underfunding schools including the rising cost associated with EOTAS, exclusion and youth disengagement