Andrew Herbert

Curriculum for Wales Update

From: Education Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to note the report on the progress of the Curriculum for Wales, acknowledging both its strengths and areas for development within Neath Port Talbot schools, and approving the recommendations contained within it.

Recommendations Approved

Selection of items for future scrutiny

From: Education Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to determine the items for future scrutiny, the committee selected items from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme, the Welsh in Education Annual Report, School Maintenance and Improvements, Curriculum for Wales Update, Performance Monitoring, Heads of Service Business Plans, and Performance Monitoring 2025/2026 – Quarter 1 for discussion.

Recommendations Approved

School Maintenance and Improvements

From: Education Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...the committee noted the report on school maintenance and improvements, which provided information on the Strategic School Improvement Programme, the school building estate, and planned improvements.

Recommendations Approved

Welsh in Education Annual Report

From: Education Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...the Education Scrutiny Committee of Neath Port Talbot noted the Welsh in Education Annual Report and approved its recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of Previous Meeting

From: Education Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

Recommendations Approved