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1. Sederunt and Declaration of Members’ Interests.
2A. Public Sector Equality Duty.
Consider, and if so decided, adopt the following resolution:-
(1) to have due regard to the need to:-
(a) eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation;
(b) advance equality of opportunity between those who share a protected characteristic and persons who do not share it; and
(c) foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.
(2) where an Integrated Impact Assessment is provided, to consider its contents and take those into account when reaching a decision.
2B. Exempt Information.
Consider, and if so decided, adopt the following resolution: - That under Section 50A (4) and (5) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, as amended, the public and media representatives be excluded from the Meeting for Item 21 of the business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information of the classes described in the relevant Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act.
3. Minute of Meeting of the Education and Children’s Services Committee of 2 February 2023. (Pages 5-16)
4. Progress with Outstanding Actions from Previous Meetings. (Pages 17-20)
5. Outcome of Joint Inspection of Services for Children & Young People in Aberdeenshire at Risk of Harm. (Pages 21-68)
6. Update on Aberdeenshire Young Carer Strategy 2021 – 2023. (Pages 69-84)
7. Additional Support Needs Review Update. (Pages 85-103)
8. Update on Developing the Young Workforce – Foundation Apprenticeships in Aberdeenshire Schools. (Pages 104-135)
9. Summary and Analysis of Initial School Leaver Destinations 2021/22. (Pages 136-145)
10. Refresh of Parental Involvement and Engagement Strategy 2023-2026. (Pages 146-178)
11. Teacher Staffing. (Pages 179-185)
12. Voluntary Severance. (Pages 186-189)
13. Attendance & Absence in Aberdeenshire Schools 2021/22. (Pages 190-202)
14. Secondary School S1 Admission Limits and Reserved Places. (Pages 203-208)
15. Carbon Budget - 6 Monthly Update. (Pages 209-253)
16. Aberdeenshire Community Learning and Development Services Delivery Plan 2023-2024. (Pages 254-288)
17. Equality Mainstreaming and Outcomes 2021-2025 Progress Report. (Pages 289-382)
18. Policy Register Annual Review. (Pages 383-388)
19. Financial Performance as at 31st January 2023. (Pages 389-405)
20. Aberdeenshire Child Poverty Action Plan - Update. (Pages 406-433)
ITEM WHICH THE COMMITTEE MAY WISH TO CONSIDER WITH THE PRESS AND PUBLIC EXCLUDED
21. Annual Procurement Plan for Education and Children’s Services Directorate – Procurement Approval. (Pages 434-485)
(Exempt under Paragraph 8)
ITEM FOR NOTING
A. Minute of Meeting of Aberdeenshire Educational Trust Sub-Committee of 9 December, 2022. (Pages 486-488)
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPT INFORMATION
Paragraph 8 - Estimated Expenditure on Contracts - Expenditure to be incurred by the Council under a contract for acquisition of property or supply of goods or services |