Church of England Diocese

Council: Cornwall

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Committees: Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Co-Optee) Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (C of E Representative) Cornwall Schools Forum (Committee Member) Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Co-Optee)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

25 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning the well-being and development of children and young people in Cornwall. Key areas of focus included early years provision, educational strategies, children's health, and safeguarding measures.

January 14, 2026, 10:00 am
Cornwall Schools Forum Committee Member

Extraordinary meeting, Cornwall Schools Forum - Friday, 9th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Cornwall Schools Forum was scheduled to discuss the funding formula for pupil growth and the overall schools funding formula for the 2026/27 academic year. The meeting agenda also included a report on the implications of reduced budgets for pupil growth and falling rolls.

January 09, 2026
Cornwall Schools Forum Committee Member

Cornwall Schools Forum - Friday, 12th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Cornwall Schools Forum met to discuss school funding and related issues. Items on the agenda included the pupil growth formula for 2026/27, the schools funding formula, and proposed dates for future meetings. The forum was also scheduled to receive verbal updates on membership and progress against the work plan.

December 12, 2025
Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education C of E Representative

Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) of Cornwall Council met to discuss the budget, the approved syllabus, and the SACRE improvement plan. The meeting included a verbal update on membership, and considered public questions and statements.

December 03, 2025
Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a range of topics, including the mid-year review of the committee's work programme, an update on the framework for the Inspection of Local Authority Children's Services (ILACS), and the SEND Strategic Plan (formerly the SEND Transformation Plan). The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Corporate Parenting Strategy and reports on Education Other Than At School (EOTAS), exclusions and inclusion, and the Safeguarding Children Partnership.

November 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Minutes of the Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 5 March 2025

From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 25, 2025

...that the minutes of the Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 5 March 2025 were approved as a correct record and would be signed by the Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Questions from Members to Cabinet Member on updates

From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 25, 2025

...to address concerns raised by members, the Committee approved recommendations for the Cabinet Member to investigate hazard markings at a primary school, report back on the smartphone-free campaign in schools, liaise on support for children with SEND, and clarify the budget for consultants advising on Home to School Transport.

Recommendations Approved

Public Questions

From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 25, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, as there were no public questions raised at the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Election of Vice Chairman

From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 25, 2025

...that Councillor Moore was elected Vice Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Election of Chairman

From: Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 25, 2025

...to elect Councillor Ewert as Chairman.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 1.2

Decisions Recorded: 57