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Terms of Reference
The terms of reference and functions of the Education and Children's Services Committee are to deal with the following matters:-
· all matters relating to the provision and regulation of education and services for children including:-
ª in consultation with the Social Work and Health Committee, the promotion of children's health and welfare (including the preparation, publication and review of a plan for the provision of services for children in
ª provision of child care;
ª pre-school and school education;
ª the intellectual, personal, social and cultural development of children;
ª the development of a Fife Play Strategy;
ª promotion of parental involvement and participation in their children's education;
ª the development and maintenance of links between schools and further and higher educational establishments, employers and other agencies including training agencies;
ª looked after children within the meaning of the Children's (
ª matters relating to the statutory responsibilities of the Council and the Chief Social Work Officer concerning the care and protection of children;
ª the planning and co-ordination of corporate and comprehensive services for children in consultation with the Social Work and Health Committee and other Council Committees as appropriate;
Scrutiny and Performance Review
The Committee shall be responsible for the scrutiny and review of performance of the functions remitted to them as provided for in paragraphs 3.8 to 3.10 of this Scheme.
Committee Members
- Ann Bain
- Ron Caird
- Kay Carrington
- Douglas Chapman
- Raymond Duguid
- Judy Hamilton
- George Kay
- Keith Legg
- George M Leslie
- David Mogg
- Joe Rosiejak
- Alex Rowley
- Alice E Soper
- Willie Sullivan
- Robin Waterston
- Religious Interest Representatives (full voting rights)
- Rev. Alistair McLeod
- Mr. Tony Gavin
- Pastor Kevan Leckie
Scheduled Meetings & Agendas
- Education and Children's Services Committee of 22nd May, 2008 (22 May 2008)
- Education and Children's Services Committee of 21st August, 2008 (21 Aug 2008)
- Education and Children's Services Committee of 2nd October, 2008 (02 Oct 2008)
- Education and Children's Services Committee of 13th November, 2008 (13 Nov 2008)
- Education and Children's Services Committee of 8th January, 2009 (08 Jan 2009)
- Education and Children's Services Committee of 26th February, 2009 (26 Feb 2009)
- Education and Children's Services Committee of 9th April, 2009 (09 Apr 2009)
- Education and Children's Services Committee of 21st May, 2009 (21 May 2009)
- Education and Children's Services Committee of 20th August, 2009 (20 Aug 2009)
- Education and Children's Services Committee of 1st October, 2009 (01 Oct 2009)
- Education and Children's Services Committee of 12th November, 2009 (12 Nov 2009)