Agenda a Chofnodion

Cadarnhau cofnodion o gyfarfod Cyd-bwyllgor Gwasanaeth Addysg ar y Cyd Consortiwm Canolbarth y De a gynhaliwyd ar 19 Rhagfyr 2019 yn rhai cywir.

Derbyn datganiadau o fuddiannau personol gan Aelodau, yn unol â gofynion y Cod Ymddygiad.

Nodwch:

1.    Mae gofyn i Aelodau ddatgan rhif a phwnc yr agendwm mae eu buddiant yn ymwneud ag ef a mynegi natur y buddiant personol hwnnw; a

2.   Lle bo Aelodau'n ymneilltuo o'r cyfarfod o ganlyniad i ddatgelu buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu, rhaid iddyn nhw roi gwybod i'r Cadeirydd pan fyddan nhw'n gadael.

In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct there were no declarations made pertaining to the agenda.

Apologies were received from County Borough Councillor J. Rosser, L. Mytton and Lead Chief Executive Mr P Orders and Lead Director Ms S.Walker.

Derbyn adroddiad diweddaru gan y Trysorydd mewn perthynas â Monitro Cyllideb 2019/2020, Pennu Cyllideb 2020/21 a'r Cynllun Ariannol Tymor Canolig (Adroddiad i Ddilyn)

Derbyn diweddariad ar lafar gan Rheolwr-Gyfarwyddwr Dros Dro Consortiwm Canolbarth y De

The Acting Managing Director Central South Consortium presented an progress update on the proposals for improvement made within 2018/19 Annual Governance Statement.

Members were reminded that the CSC’S Annual governance Statement (AGS) relating to 2018/19 financial year was reported and approved by the Joint Committee at its meeting held on the 15^th July 2019. The document described the governance arrangements in place, challenged their effectiveness and set out proposals for improvement.

Members were advised that the AGS made seven proposals for improvement and note that the Consortium’s Senior Management Team   had accepted these and was committed to their implementation during 2019/20. Members were also advised that an update on progress would be reported to Joint Committee during the year to enable elected Members to review and scrutinise the extent of progress being made.

Following consideration of the report, was RESOLVED to note the progress that had been made to date in implementing the proposals for improvement.

Derbyn diweddariad ar lafar gan Rheolwr-Gyfarwyddwr Dros Dro Consortiwm Canolbarth y De

The Acting Managing Director Central South Consortium presented Members with a progress report on the business plan 2019/20.  It was highlighted that the business plan 2019/20 runs from the 1^st April 2019 to 31^st March 2020.

Members were reminded that the business plan was approved by Directors on 14^th December 2018 and Joint Committee on 19^th December 2019. The following six objectives identified within the plan were as follows:

·         Objective One – To develop a high –quality education profession;

·         Objective Two -  To develop inspirational leaders and to facilitate their working collaborative to raise standards;

·         Objective Three – To develop strong and inclusive schools committed to excellence, equality and wellbeing;

·         Objective Four – To develop robust assessment evaluation and accountability arrangements supporting a self –improving system;

·         Objective Five – To support all schools with development of a transformational curriculum; and

·         Objective Six – To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of CSC.

It was highlighted that as part of the business plan monitoring process, drive teams meet with the Managing Director on a termly basis to discuss progress and identify risks. These risks are shared through the appropriate governance channels.

The Acting Managing Director continued and present Members with a summary of the progress to date and explained that the final progress report will be presented to the Joint Committee at the end of the spring term 2020.

After consideration of the Report Members RESOLVED to note the information contained within the report.

Trafod cynigion Rheolwr-Gyfarwyddwr Dros Dro Consortiwm Canolbarth y De

The Acting Managing Director presented her report in respect of the draft business plan priorities for 2020/2021.

Members were reminded that the national model requires that a draft business plan for 2020/21 is presented to the Joint Committee in December 201, however, due to the timing of the General Election and subsequent delay in the publication of funding allocation, it was agreed to delay the presentation of the draft business plan priorities until the January meeting. Members were also informed that the final business plan will be submitted in full to the March Joint Committee meeting.

It was explained to the Joint Committee that that the business plan priorities for 2020/21 will need to take account of:

·         Aspects within the existing  business plan that were identified to be developed in 20/21;

·         The outcomes of self-evaluation, including performance analysis:

·         Emerging requirements  of local authorities;

·         National priorities; and

·         Cross consortia planning.

It was also highlighted that when developing the new business plan the improvements and recommendations from the ISOS review which were subsequently accepted by the Joint Committee are addressed.

The Acting Managing Director explained that the Consortium will continue to work closely with Welsh Government to ensure that the funding is used effectively to support the strategic priorities set out within the draft business plan. Consultation with stakeholder groups will run from 21^st January until the 14^th February 2020 and consultation with all schools will take place from 14^th February to the 6^th March via the CSC website. The Acting Managing Director concluded that the final version of the business plan will be presented to Joint Committee on the 19^th March for approval.

Members put forward their comments and RESOLVED;

·         Note the content of the business plan document and its recommendations

Derbyn diweddariad ar lafar gan Reolwr Gyfarwyddwr Dros Dro Consortiwm Canolbarth y De

The Acting Managing Director updated Members of the Central South Consortium Joint Committee on the meeting of the National Assembly for Wales Children, Young People and Education Committee – School improvement and raising standards held in December 2019.

The Acting Managing Director explained that it was a very productive meeting however the formal transcript of the meeting was not available at this time.

Members RESOLVED to note the updating information.  

Ceisio cymeradwyaeth y Cyd-bwyllgor i greu swydd Dirprwy Reolwr-Gyfarwyddwr

Members of the Joint Committee were asked to consider the report of the Director of Human Resources which seeks Members approval to create the post of Deputy Managing Director.

It was explained that as Members would recall that a formal review of the Consortiums operational model has taken place over the last few months.

Members would also recall that Clara Seery has now been appointed to the post of Managing Director and she will take up her role on the 1^st March 2020.

It was explained that now that the key appointment has been made, it is felt necessary to review the management tier below.

Members considered the report and RESOLVED:

1.    To agree that the post of Deputy Managing Director be created ;

2.    Agreed to authorise the Lead Chief Executive in conjunction with representatives of the five local authorities to appoint the role of Deputy Managing Director; and

3.    Agree in accordance with the host Authority‘s Change Management Policy agree that the post be advertised internally in the first instance.

Trafod unrhyw faterion sydd, yn ôl doethineb y Cadeirydd, yn faterion brys yng ngoleuni amgylchiadau arbennig.