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Current Scrutiny Reviews |
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School Exclusions |
The Committee agreed in March 2020 to undertake a Scrutiny Review of issues related to school exclusions. The Committee agreed the Terms of Reference proposed by the Scoping Board and appointed a Review Board to undertake the review: · Membership of the Review Board: Cllrs Field, Liddiard, Loe and Mr Matthew Jones (Parent Governor Representative) (Chair) and Mrs Nicola Boulter (Parent Governor Representative). · In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the availability of schools to contribute to further work on this review, it has been paused with the intention to recommence it at a suitable future date
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Review currently on hold due to pressures arising from COVID-19
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Initial Scoping Reviews |
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Loneliness/resilience
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The Committee agreed in November 2019 to conduct an initial scoping exercise into issues relating to how the Council can incorporate addressing loneliness into its existing work, particularly the community resilience workstream. A briefing on the implications of the national Loneliness Strategy was circulated to the committee in April 2019. · Membership of the Initial Scoping Board: Cllrs Clark, Galley, Ungar and Whetstone. The Committee agreed Councillor Ungar would act as Chair for the scoping exercise. · The Scoping Board will consider the subject of loneliness and resilience for both older people and children and young people. · In light of the impact of COVID-19 on the Public Health Team’s ability to support the review, the Committee agreed to defer meeting until early 2021.
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The scoping board meeting took place on 1 February 2021, with an update to be provided to the Committee for its consideration on 11 March 2021.
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Developing Care Markets/Bedded Care Strategy
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Following an initial scoping exercise of issues relating to the developing care market and the Council’s bedded care strategy, the Committee agreed on 14 November 2019 to postpone further scrutiny activity on this area for 18 months (to mid-2021). This will allow the Adult Social Care department to continue to develop its workstreams in relation to this area of work. |
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Elective Home Education
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The Committee has noted issues relating to an increase in the numbers of children being home educated and that home education could increase further in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Committee was informed that a relevant Private Member’s Bill has not yet completed its progress through Parliament. The expectation is that national guidance will follow in due course (although there is not a clear date for this). The Committee therefore agreed to revisit this subject once the Government has published its guidance. |
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A range of topics related to COVID-19 have been suggested for future scrutiny by Committee Members, including: · Public Health role – e.g. planning, resources, working with others. · The work of care staff during the pandemic and impact on recruitment and retention, including use of agency staff and experiences of BAME care workers. · Support to care homes, including health service input. · The experience of carers during the pandemic. · The impact of Covid-19 on Departments and the services they provide.
The Committee will consider whether to undertake work on these topics at the appropriate time when capacity allows. |
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Scrutiny Reference Groups |
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Health and Social Care Integration Programme (HASCIP) Reference Group |
The Committee agreed to establish a Reference Group to monitor progress of the East Sussex Health and Social Care Integration Programme (HASCIP) and identify areas for future scrutiny. It will review HASCIP progress reports provided to the Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) and meet on an ad hoc basis as required to consider issues arising in more detail. The Reference Group last met on 28 October 2020. Membership of the group: Cllrs Ungar (lead), Davies, Webb, Ensor and Clark. |
Next meeting:
To be confirmed.
Relevant Health and Wellbeing Board reports to be circulated to the group as they become available |
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Strategic Commissioning Review of Early Help Scrutiny Reference Group |
The purpose of this Reference Group is to provide scrutiny input into the Children’s Services Department review of Early Help services.
It was agreed by the Committee on 25 June 2018 that following Members would sit on this group: Cllrs Davies, Galley, Field and Whetstone.
The Reference Group requested an opportunity to review progress with the implementation of the revised Early Help strategy in spring 2021, but as some changes were postponed this may be subject to review. |
Next meeting:
Further meeting TBC if appropriate
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Educational Attainment and Performance Scrutiny Reference Group |
Reference Group established following the discontinuation of the Education Performance Panel. It was agreed by the Committee on 25 June 2018 that this group would meet once per annum to review data on educational attainment in East Sussex and related issues.
The disruption to school exams and attendance caused by the pandemic means that relevant performance figures will not be available in January 2021 as planned. With that in mind, the Committee welcomed the Director of Children’s Services offer of a briefing session on the work being undertaken by the Standards and Learning Effectiveness Service (SLES) to help prepare for the anticipated exams that will take place in summer 2021.
Membership: Cllrs Davies, Field, Galley and Cllr Whetstone and Matthew Jones and Nicola Boulter (Parent Governor Representatives). |
Next meeting: 8 February 2021 |
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Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR)
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RPPR Board meeting to agree detailed comments and any recommendations on the emerging portfolio plans and savings proposals to be put to Cabinet on behalf of the scrutiny committee. |
Next meeting: December 2021 |
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Reports for Information |
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Training and Development |
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Title of Training/Briefing |
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Proposed Date |
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Briefing on ASC Green Paper |
To gain a better understanding of the potential implications of the Government’s Green Paper/Adult Social Care reforms once published.
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Dependent on publication by Government |
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Future Committee Agenda Items |
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Author |
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17 June 2021 |
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Annual Review of Safer Communities Performance, Priorities and Issues |
To update the Committee on performance in relation to Safer Communities in 2020/21 and the priorities and issues for 2021/22 that will be highlighted in the Partnership Business Plan. |
Tom Hook, Assistant Director - Planning, Performance and Engagement
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Committee Work Programme |
To manage the committee’s programme of work including matters relating to ongoing reviews, initial scoping reviews, future scrutiny topics, reference groups, training and development matters and reports for information. |
Senior Democratic Services Adviser |
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16 September 2021 |
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Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) 2022/23 |
The Committee will begin the process of examining the Departmental Portfolio Plans and budget for the 2021/22 financial year. |
Becky Shaw, Chief Executive |
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Committee Work Programme |
To manage the committee’s programme of work including matters relating to ongoing reviews, initial scoping reviews, future scrutiny topics, reference groups, training and development matters and reports for information. |
Senior Democratic Services Adviser |
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Safeguarding Adults Board - Annual Report
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The Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) Annual Report outlines the safeguarding activity and performance in East Sussex during the previous financial year, as well as some of the main developments in place to prevent abuse from occurring. |
Chair, Safeguarding Adults Board |
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18 November 2021 |
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Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) 2022/23 |
The Committee will continue the process of examining the Departmental Portfolio Plans and budget for the 2022/23 financial year. |
Becky Shaw, Chief Executive |
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Committee Work Programme |
To manage the committee’s programme of work including matters relating to ongoing reviews, initial scoping reviews, future scrutiny topics, reference groups, training and development matters and reports for information. |
Senior Democratic Services Adviser
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March 2022 |
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Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) 2021/22 |
To provide the Committee with an opportunity to review its input into the RPPR process for 2022/23. |
Becky Shaw, Chief Executive |
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Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) Annual Report |
To update the Committee on the work of SACRE, with the report to include a further update on secondary school performance in relation to the requirements of the National Curriculum and Religious Education. |
Roy Galley, Chairman of SACRE / Stuart Gallimore, Director of Children’s Services |
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Committee Work Programme |
To manage the committee’s programme of work including matters relating to ongoing reviews, initial scoping reviews, future scrutiny topics, reference groups, training and development matters and reports for information.
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Senior Democratic Services Adviser
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