Education Committee - 10/03/2008
At a MEETING of the EDUCATION COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 10th March, 2008.
Present:-
Lord Provost John R LETFORD
BAILIES
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Helen WRIGHT |
Roderick A J WALLACE |
Derek J SCOTT |
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Willie SAWERS |
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Ian BORTHWICK |
COUNCILLORS
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Kevin KEENAN |
Helen DICK |
Stewart HUNTER |
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Mohammed ASIF |
Ken GUILD |
Ken LYNN |
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Laurie BIDWELL |
Jim BARRIE |
Christina ROBERTS |
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Tom FERGUSON |
Jimmy BLACK |
Donald HAY |
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Brian GORDON |
David BOWES |
Rev J WILSON |
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Richard McCREADY |
Will DAWSON |
Monsignor K McCAFFREY |
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Joe MORROW |
Bob DUNCAN |
Mr E BAILLIE |
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Fraser MACPHERSON |
Elizabeth F FORDYCE |
Mrs H MILLAR |
Councillor Laurie BIDWELL, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 11th February, 2008 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
Prior to the commencement of business, the Committee expressed their condolences to the family of Eve Anderson, a pupil at Craigie High School, who passed away on 9th March, 2008.
I HM INSPECTORATE OF EDUCATION - FOLLOW THROUGH REPORT - PARK PLACE PRIMARY SCHOOL
There was submitted and noted report relative to the above.
II RETAINING RESERVED PLACES IN SCHOOLS 2008/2009
Reference was made to Article V of the minute of meeting of the this Committee of 19th February, 2001, where approval was given to retain reserved places in certain schools to accommodate children moving into the catchment area during the school year.
There was submitted Report No 155-2008 by the Director of Education reviewing the reserved places and proposing an allocation of reserved places for session 2008/2009.
The Committee approved the proposals to reserve places in schools as set out in Appendix 1 of the report noted below:-
|
School |
Allocation of Reserved Places |
No of Places |
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Barnhill PS |
2 at P1, 1 per stage thereafter |
8 |
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Clepington PS |
2 at P1, 1 per stage thereafter |
8 |
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Craigiebarns PS |
1 per stage |
7 |
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Craigowl PS |
3 at P1, 2 per stage thereafter |
15 |
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Eastern PS |
1 per stage |
7 |
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St Joseph's RC PS |
2 at P1, 1 per stage thereafter |
8 |
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SS Peter & Paul's RC PS |
2 at P1, 1 per stage thereafter |
8 |
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Grove Academy |
2 in S1 and 2 in S2 |
4 |
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Harris Academy |
2 in S1 and 2 in S2 |
4 |
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Morgan Academy |
2 in S1 and 2 in S2 |
4 |
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St John's RC High |
2 in S1 and 2 in S2 |
4 |
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St Paul's RC Academy |
2 in S1 and 2 in S2 |
4 |
III OUTCOME OF THE FORMAL CONSULTATION PROCESS ON THE PROPOSAL TO BUILD A REPLACEMENT KINGSPARK SCHOOL ON BALFIELDPLAYING FIELDS
There was submitted Report No 152-2008 by the Director of Education detailing representations made during the formal publication and consultation exercise relative to the above.
The Committee approved the proposal to build a replacement Kingspark School on Balfield playing fields.
IV EDUCATION BEST VALUE REVIEW - ATTAINMENT (EARLY YEARS)
There was submitted Report No 158-2008 by the Director of Education bringing to the attention of the Committee the findings of the Best Value Review Group - Attainment (Early Years).
The Committee:-
(i) approved the report; and
(ii) instructed the Director of Education to implement the recommendations of the Best Value Review Group - Attainment (Early Years).
V PROPOSED GRANT AID TO PLAYGROUPS AND PARENT AND TODDLER GROUPS
There was submitted Report No 120-2008 by the Director of Education seeking approval to award grants to local Playgroups and Parent Toddler Groups to assist them in developing high quality play experiences for young children in local communities.
The Committee approved the proposals contained in the report and the award of grants totalling 2,400 to Playgroups and Parent Toddler Groups, as outlined in the Appendix to the report noted below:-
|
Group |
Details of Application |
Recommendation |
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Barnhill St Margaret's Playgroup |
Range of small world resources Range of books |
100 |
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Boomerang Parent Toddler Group |
Large Physical Play resources |
100 |
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Chalmers Ardler Toddler Group |
Range of play equipment Art and craft materials |
100 |
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Craigiebank Toddler Group |
Range of play equipment |
100 |
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Douglas Church Toddler Group |
Equipment to improve play experiences for children under 3 years |
100 |
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East Church Toddler Group |
Range of art and craft materials |
100 |
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Fintry Playgroup |
Sand and water tray |
100 |
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Fintry Leaping Frogs Toddler Group |
Equipment to improve play experiences for children under 3 years |
100 |
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Hilltown Parent Toddler Group |
Range of physical play resources |
100 |
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Little Lodgers Playgroup |
ICT equipment |
100 |
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Lochee West Parent Toddler Group |
Range of equipment to support babies within the group |
100 |
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Mill O' Mains Parent Toddler Group |
Equipment to improve experiences for children under 3 years |
100 |
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Playtime Parent and Toddler Group |
Equipment to improve play experiences for children under 3 years |
100 |
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St Aiden's Parent Toddler |
Range of physical play resources Art and craft materials |
100 |
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St Andrew's Toddler Group |
Improvements to children's snack area |
100 |
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St James Toddler Group |
Range of play equipment for children under 3 years |
100 |
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St Mary's Toddler Group |
Range of puzzles and books |
100 |
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Stay and Play Toddler Group |
Equipment to improve play experiences for children under 3 years |
100 |
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Stobswell Toddlers |
Art and craft items Large physical play equipment |
100 |
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The Toddlers |
Equipment to improve play experiences for children under 3 years |
100 |
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Toddle Tots |
Playmats to improve safety within the physical area |
100 |
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Trinity Toddler Group |
Range of play equipment |
100 |
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Toddlers and Co |
Range of musical instruments Selection of books |
100 |
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Under 12's Toddler Group |
Range of physical play resources |
100 |
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2,400 |
VI EARLY YEARS, CHILDCARE AND PLAY CAPITAL FUND 2007/2008
Councillor Asif declared a non-financial interest by virtue of his Council appointment to Grey Lodge.
There was submitted Report No 121-2008 by the Director of Education seeking approval from the Committee to allocate funding relative to the above to support projects in the Voluntary Sector.
The Committee approved the projects as outlined in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report noted below:-
|
Name |
Details of Application |
Funding Recommendation |
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The Inclusion Group |
Adaptations to improve access to play and resources for children with additional support needs |
1,700 |
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Childcare @ Home |
Upgrade play equipment |
1,100 |
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St Ninian's Family Project |
Upgrade facilities for children and families and upgrade play equipment |
1,300 |
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Family Mediation |
Upgrade facilities for children and families |
1,000 |
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Kids Unlimited |
Improve facilities for Out of School Care |
1,500 |
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Ancrum Plus |
Upgrade play equipment |
1,000 |
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Dundee Women's Aid |
Upgrade outdoor play space |
8,000 |
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The Under 12's Project |
Upgrade facilities for parents and toddlers |
4,000 |
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Dundee International Women's Centre |
Upgrade play equipment |
1,500 |
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Abertay Crhche |
Improve facilities for Out of School Care Upgrade play equipment |
600 |
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Grey Lodge Playgroup |
Upgrade play equipment |
400 |
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St Margaret's Playgroup |
Upgrade play equipment |
350 |
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Fintry Playgroup |
Adaptations to improve access to play and resources for children with additional support needs |
1,500 |
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Lochee Parent and Toddler Group |
Upgrade play equipment |
400 |
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Mill O' Mains Out of School Club and Toddler Group (joint application) |
Adaptations to improve access to play Improve facilities for Out of School Care |
3,300 |
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Menzieshill Out of School Club |
Upgrade and improve facilities for Out of School Care and local community groups |
1,200 |
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Fun Factory Out of School Club |
Improve facilities for Out of School Care |
1,350 |
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Happy Hours Out of School Club |
Improve facilities for Out of School Care |
1,000 |
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Clepington Out of School Club |
Improve facilities for Out of School Care |
2,000 |
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Grey Lodge Out of School Club |
Improve facilities for Out of School Care |
250 |
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Dundee Out of School Care Network |
Improve facilities for Out of School Care |
3,000 |
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SCMA |
Resources packs for childminders to develop better links with parents |
4,500 |
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SPPA |
Additional resources for use within the wider community |
500 |
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Whitfield Inclusion Network Group |
Upgrade play equipment |
600 |
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Dreamtime Project |
Range of resources for children with additional support needs |
900 |
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St Andrew's Project |
Improve access to resources |
550 |
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Aberlour Outreach |
Upgrade play equipment |
500 |
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44,000 |
Names of suppliers and the recommended allocation of Play Capital Funding of 15,000, to enable the creation of a Resource Library of play equipment for use by Voluntary Sector groups who work with children aged from Birth to 12 years.
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Supplier |
Description |
Cost |
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Galt |
Range of physical play equipment for children aged 0-5 yrs |
4,700 |
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Asco |
Range of physical play equipment for children aged 0-5 yrs |
1,000 |
|
Hope |
Range of physical play equipment for children aged 5-12yrs |
3,800 |
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NES Arnold |
Range of physical play equipment for children aged 0-12 yrs |
5,500 |
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15,000 |
Laurie BIDWELL, Convener.