About the Committee

The Children & Young People’s Overview & Scrutiny Committee is responsible for reviewing any matter that impacts on children and young people in Swindon.

Its responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, scrutinising and developing policy recommendations
• Monitoring performance and progress against corporate priorities
• Scrutinising the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services
• Scrutinising the Children & Young People Block of the Local Area Agreement

Issues that may be considered by the Committee may include:

• Education
• The Youth Service
• Education and training outside of the school environment
• Social services for children and young people
• Any other topic that affects children and young people such as leisure facilities or transport

Meetings

Members of the public are welcome to attend Committee meetings, which are usually held at 6pm in Committee Room 6 at the Civic Offices. Please click on this link for details of meeting dates and Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting agendas and minutes.

Work Programme

All Overview & Scrutiny Committees have a work programme that outlines the topics they will be investigating throughout the year. For further details about the work programme please contact us.

Previous Reviews

Special Educational Needs (SEN Task Group) - Final Report and Recommendations

Get Involved

If you would like further information on the Children & Young People’s Overview & Scrutiny Committee, or would like to find out more about attending meetings or participating in a review, please contact us.