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Board Members, Education Committee (Children and Young People)

Functions

Functions where the committee is required to investigate and to report and/or recommend to the Board.

To consider and make recommendations on all aspects of special education provision and the development of the psychology service.

To consider and make recommendations on all socio-educational issues including EOTAS, links with Health and Social Services, community groups and behaviour teams.
To consider and make recommendations on general policy and strategy with regard to the Youth Service including -
- the development of the Youth Service
- staffing matters relating to the Youth Service
- reports on activities and programmes
- the financial management of the Youth Service
- appointments to Youth Centre Advisory committees
To liaise with Borough and District Councils, the Sports Council and other agencies in the pursuit of adequate provision in all aspects of recreational, social, physical and cultural themes and activity.
To consider and make recommendations on all aspects of community provision including the development of community involvement and responsibility for the Board's services.
To consider and make recommendations as required on scholarships, grants and awards and benefits for educational purposes.
To receive reports from Inspections and other agencies.
To consider and make recommendations on all aspects of non-delegated capital provision in youth units and where appropriate schools.
To consider matters referred by the Board for special consideration and report.

Composition

All members of the Board may seek membership of the Committee.