ELS Policy Overview and Scrutiny Committees


The ELS Directorate Policy Overview and Scrutiny Committee (POSC), works with officers to develop, monitor and review education and learning provision for children and young people in Kent.  The Chairman, Leyland Ridings is responsible for setting the agendas for each meeting.

Meeting Dates and Agendas:

  • For a timetable of future meeting dates in 2011 and scheduled agenda items, please see the draft POSC Meeting Schedule

Please note: this document is being updated to reflect the changes to KCC Directorates and will be published as soon as possible.

Writing a Report for a Policy Overview and Scrutiny Committee:

  1. Officers writing a report for a POSC meeting should answer the key questions set out in the Members' Report Request Template (further information below).  This template will be made available to officers once an agenda item has been agreed, and should be discussed with your Director as soon as possible to agree the content for your report.
  2. Officers should write their report in the POSC Report Template below, which offers further guidance on content, format and length.  This template includes a cover sheet, which officers should ensure that their Director signs before submitting a paper to the CFE Policy Team*.
  3. Deadlines for submitting papers are set out in the Meeting Schedule above.

For further information on writing a paper, please contact:

Diane Trollope*, CFE Policy Manager, on 01622 69 4716
Amanda Hornsby*, Strategic Planning Officer, 01622 69 4540
Lynne Miller*, Strategic Planning Officer, 01622 69 4995

Requesting an Item for a Policy Overview and Scrutiny Committee:

All Members wishing to request an item for a POSC meeting should complete the Report Request Template and submit this to the POSC Chair.  This form captures the key questions that Members would like officers to address in their report and sets the brief for the agenda item.  Report Requests will be considered by the POSC Chair at the relevant Agenda Setting Meetings.

For further information please contact:

Diane Trollope*
CFE Policy Manager
01622 69 4716
diane.trollope@kent.gov.uk

Amanda Hornsby*
Strategic Planning Officer
01622 69 4540
amanda.hornsby@kent.gov.uk

Lynne Miller*
Strategic Planning Officer
01622 69 4995
lynne.miller@kent.gov.uk

* Arrangements are in a period of change – please check for updates.

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