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Minute of Education, Children and Families of 7 November 2023 – submitted for approval as a correct record

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The approve the minute of the XXXX Committee of XXXX as a correct record.

Minute of Education, Children and Families of 18 December 2023 – submitted for approval as a correct record

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Internal Audit Open and Overdue Internal Audit Actions - Referral from the Governance, Risk and Best Value Committee

“Committee:

1.         Congratulates Oaklands School on being awarded Scottish School of the Year 2023 at this year’s Scottish Sports Awards;

2.         Notes pupils at Oaklands have complex medical and care needs as well as additional educational support needs and praises the school’s attitude towards sport ensuring all pupils can access sport no matter their disability;

3.         Understands Oaklands School’s PE department work in partnership with various organisations such as Active Schools, local sporting providers, Blaze Basketball and Scottish Rugby to ensure a wide range of activities can be offered to the pupils and offers all pupils access to rebound therapy which has proven to work successfully for the pupils;

4.         Acknowledges the school and pupils have seen a huge impact in both the mental and physical health of the pupils partaking in the variety of sporting activities offered to them;

5.         Commends the school’s passion for sport and physical activity with the school offering pupils a ‘Sports Week’ instead of a sports day, allowing everyone the opportunity to participate at their own pace and level;

6.         Applauds Oakland’s school for this fantastic achievement and wishes them all the best going forward with their great work”