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APOLOGIES To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Rita Price (Wrexham Diocese), Diane Chisholm (Primary Schools'
Representative), Jonathan Morgan (Special Schools' Representative), Alison
Fisher (Governors' Representative), Dr Lowri Brown
(Conwy County Borough Council), Karen Evans (Denbighshire Council), Ian Roberts
(Wrexham County Borough Council), Garem Jackson
(Gwynedd Council), Dr Gwynne Jones (Anglesey County Council), Rhys Howard
Hughes (Assistant Director, GwE), Dr Alwyn Jones
(Assistant Director GwE). |
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST To receive any declaration of personal interest. Minutes: No declaration of personal interest was received by any member
present. |
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URGENT ITEMS To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for consideration. Minutes: There were no urgent matters. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING PDF 149 KB (copy enclosed) Minutes: The minutes of this committee held on 22 September, 2017 were accepted
as being a true record. |
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PROGRESS AGAINST ESTYN RECOMMENDATIONS PDF 402 KB Additional documents: Minutes: A report was had from GwE's
Managing Director updating the Joint Committee members on the progress as
regards fulfilling the recommendations noted in Estyn's
report on the quality of the school improvement services delivered by the North
Wales Consortium. The Joint Committee
were asked to express their opinion on the report by taking into consideration
the two elements that Estyn will be measuring, i.e.
progress against the six recommendations, and contextualising progress as
regards the progress made since GwE was established. It was highlighted that the rate of progress during the timescale given
was to be praised, however; despite the situation being much more positive this
year, it is not possible to anticipate the impact of the changes on GwE's services. Comments were made by the Joint Committee and GwE's
Managing Director valued their contributions noting that he would take them
into account. It was resolved to: Accept and approve the report. |
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BUSINESS PLAN 2017-2020 LEVEL 1 PDF 240 KB Additional documents: Minutes: GwE's Managing Director presented the Regional
Business Plan 2017-2020 report which notes the 3 year vision, priorities,
actions, outputs and success criteria across the region. It was resolved to: Accept and approve the report. GwE's Managing Director presented the 1st quarter
monitoring of the Regional Business Plan 2017-2020. A discussion was had on the aspects causing
concern. Performance in mathematics was highlighted as a matter requiring
attention. Reference was made to the risk register and a further discussion was
had in the following item. It was resolved to: Accept and approve the report. |
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MONITORING THE BUSINESS PLAN - QUARTER 1 Minutes: GwE's Managing Director presented the 1st quarter
monitoring of the Regional Business Plan 2017-2020. A discussion was had on the aspects causing
concern. Performance in mathematics was highlighted as a matter requiring
attention. Reference was made to the risk register and a further discussion was
had in the following item. It was resolved to: Accept and approve the report. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: GwE's Managing Director presented the latest Risk
Register to the Joint Committee. It was noted that the Risk Register formalises
the process of identifying risks and taking mitigating actions, and enables GwE to support the region's objectives, make effective use
of resources and attain the outcomes as intended. He emphasised that the risk register was open
to Joint Committee members and was reviewed on a regular basis. Any comments
from the Joint Committee were welcomed. Attention was drawn to the 'risk mitigation'
column and the need to strengthen R1 and R2.
It was resolved to: Accept and approve the report. |
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MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL PLAN PDF 239 KB Additional documents: Minutes: A report was presented on the Medium Term
Financial Plan 2017/18-2020/21 by the Host Authority's Head of Finance. It was highlighted that the report included
the best possible estimates given the financial challenge and future
uncertainty. It was resolved to: Accept and approve the report. |
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VALUE FOR MONEY POLICY & FRAMEWORK PDF 254 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: GwE's Managing Director presented GwE's Value for Money Policy and Framework to the Joint
Committee. It was noted that the objective is to ensure 'absolute' performance,
targeting and improving resources, and increasing the workforce's
organisational health. It was highlighted that GwE
staff are aware of these objectives and support the policy. It was resolved to: Accept and approve the report. |