Policy and Scrutiny Committees

 
 

Children and Young People P and S Committee

The Committee’s main role is to examine the provision of services for children and young people in Westminster and ensure that they are provided to the highest possible standard.  The Committee also scrutinises the provision of Adult Education.  Operating in a similar manner to a House of Commons Select Committee, Members can make recommendations for improvement to service providers and share best practice.  Key strategic issues are considered at each meeting of the Committee and separate task groups scrutinise issues in more detail. Councillor Nickie Aiken is the chairman of the committee.

Key work areas include:

  • Young People's Services (including the Youth Service, Connexions and Sports Development)
  • Children’s Social Services
  • Children’s Centres and Extended Schools
  • The Academies Programme
  • Academic Achievement (including vocational education and training)
  • The Building Schools for the Future (BSF) and Primary Capital Programmes (PCP)

Task groups

The Committee can also establish task groups to look at certain issues in more detail.

Membership

In addition to Councillors, members of the Committee include Parent Governor Representatives, Headteachers and Diocesan Board Representatives. These Co-opted members bring a great deal of expertise and first-hand knowledge of the education sector to the Committee and they are fully involved in the Committee’s work.  View a list of the Councillors on the Committee.

Committee Meeting dates 2008-09

  • 25 June 2008 at 6.30pm
  • 9 September 2008 at 6.30pm
  • 1 December 2008 at 6.30pm
  • 24 March 2009 at 6.30pm

View meeting agendas and reports

For more information Contact the Scrutiny Commission or telephone 020 7641 2802.