Decision details

The Service Director of Democratic Services and Communication provided the Cabinet with the feedback and comments of the Education and Inclusion Scrutiny Committee following its pre-scrutiny of Estyn’s report on Education Services in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, at its meeting on the 20^th June 2023.

The Director of Education and Inclusion Services then provided the Cabinet with an overview of Estyn’s processes and procedures for inspecting a local authority, as well as the strengths and areas for development for the Education Directorate as a result of its most recent inspection by Estyn.

The Leader thanked the officers for the update and was encouraged to note that the areas of improvement raised by Estyn, were areas already identified by the Local Authority.

The Cabinet Member for Education, Youth Participation and Welsh Language endorsed the Leader’s comments and was pleased to note the positive findings of Estyn’s report. The Cabinet Member took the opportunity to thank the Estyn inspection team for a fair and accurate report; all those who took part in the inspection process and also extended his thanks to the Director and staff for their continued hard work.

The Deputy Leader reitterated the above-mentioned comments and took the opportunity to extend her gratitude to the Director and the team.

The Cabinet RESOLVED:

1.    To note the comments and observations of the Education and Inclusion Scrutiny Committee; and

2.    To endorse Estyn’s report on Education Services in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, as attached to the report as Appendix B.