The delegated decision agreed at the ACE Committee meeting on 15 January 2025 was noted.  It was also noted that there were no delegated decisions taken at the meeting on 19 March 2025.

The minutes of the meeting held on 19 March 2025 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Will Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the Greenshaw Learning Trust attended the meeting to provide information to the Committee on the Trust, the work being undertaken at John Madejski Academy and to answer questions from members of the Committee. The main points noted were:

·       The Greenshaw Learning Trust (GLT) was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

A report to consider School Standards and Attainment, and priorities and planned activity to improve attainment.

The Committee received a report presenting the Annual School Standards and Achievement Report for the academic year 2023/2024. The report outlined the performance of schools in Reading, highlighted key trends in attainment and attendance, and set out strategic priorities for continued improvement.

The Lead Member for Education & Public Health, and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

The Committee will receive a report providing the findings of the Joint Targeted Area Inspection and plans to address the findings of the Inspection.

The Committee received a report that summarised the findings of the Joint Targeted Area Inspection (JTAI) conducted in Reading from 24 February to 14 March 2025. The inspection, carried out by Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and His Majesty’s  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

A report to consider the progress on delivering the SEND Strategy for Reading 2022-2027.

The Committee received a report providing an update on the delivery of the Reading partnership Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Strategy 2022–2027 and the Reading Local Area SEND Self Evaluation Framework (SEF). The report summarised progress made on the ambitions and actions set out in the strategy and highlighted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

A report providing the Committee of the progress of delivery against the Year 3 (2024/25) All Age Autism Strategy Action Plan across Reading.

The Committee received an update on the progress made in Year 3 of the All Age Autism Strategy Action Plan across Reading. The report highlighted achievements across all seven strategic priorities and outlined the contributions of partner agencies through the Autism Partnership Board.

The Committee were informed that the Action  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

A report requesting the Committee to consider granting delegated authority for the procurement and entering into a contract for support/care services.

The Committee received a report seeking approval to commence procurement of a new Supported Living Framework to replace the current contract which expires on 31 March 2026. The report outlined the rationale for the new framework, including the need to improve quality, reduce reliance on off-framework spot purchases, and ensure  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

A report requesting the Committee to consider granting delegated authority for the procurement and entering into a contract for support/care services.

The Committee received a report seeking approval to commence procurement of a new Home Care Framework to replace the current contract which would expire on 31 March 2026. The report outlined the rationale for the new framework, including the need to maintain market stability, support increasing demand, and ensure high-quality  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

A report proving an update on the progress of the 2025/26 Youth Justice Service annual plan and progress of the Improvement Plan.

The Committee received an update on the Reading Youth Justice Service (YJS) Annual Plan for 2025/26 and progress made against the Youth Justice Service Improvement Plan following the inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) in September 2024.

The report explained that the Annual Youth Justice Plan was a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.