Councillors to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests they may have in relation to the items for consideration.

Public petitions and public questions may be submitted on any matter within the Committee’s responsibilities. Submissions should be emailed to committee.services@reading.gov.uk and must be received no later than 12 noon, four clear working days before the meeting.

Councillor questions may be submitted on any matter within the Committee’s responsibilities. Submissions should be emailed to committee.services@reading.gov.uk and must be received no later than 12 noon, four clear working days before the meeting.

A report to consider the School Standard and Attainment and priorities and planned activity to improve attainment.

A report to introducing the Best Start in Life Strategy 2026-2028.

A report providing an update on activiy and performance of the New Directions College.

A report to consider the progress of the 2025/26 Youth Justice Service annual plan, timeframes for completion and strategic priorities for 2026-27.

A report to consider procurement of child and school transport and to consider a proposed consultation on the Post-16 Travel Assistance Policy Statement 2027/2028.