Education and Children's Services Scrutiny Committee

The Committee’s scope includes focusing on how the Council and other organisations with which it works, deliver education and learning, early years and childcare, services for vulnerable children and young people including early intervention and prevention, and integrated youth support services, to secure the best possible outcomes for every child. The committee includes four statutory co-optees representing the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church and two parent governors.

Committee Members

Chairman

Keith Robinson (Con)

Vice Chairman

Ash Lever (Green)

 Members

• Peter Byatt (Lab)
• Ryan Harvey (Con)
• Joe Mason (Con)
• Penny Otton (Lib Dem)
• James Reeder (Con)
• Joanna Spicer (Con)

Statutory Co-opted members 

• Jane Sheat (Church of England Diocese)
• Kate Pereira (Roman Catholic Diocese)
• Camilla George (Parent Governor)
• Vacancy (Parent Governor)

Meeting Dates

You're welcome to attend a meeting of the Education and Children's Services Scrutiny Committee.

The papers and agendas for the meetings are available on our website five days before the meeting and will include venue details. 

Dates after May 2026 will be subject to reconsideration by Council on 21 May 2026.

Contact and further information

If you would like to contact us, please email committee.services@suffolk.gov.uk or call 01473 265119 to Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5.00pm

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