Hampshire County Council
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Meeting
Education Advisory Panel - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 19th November 2025
10:30 AM
Wednesday, 19th November 2025
10:30 AM
End:
Wednesday, 19th November 2025
2:30 PM
Wednesday, 19th November 2025
2:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
19 Nov 2025
19 Nov 2025
Location:
Mitchell Room, EII Court, The Castle, Winchester
Mitchell Room, EII Court, The Castle, Winchester
Meeting Attendees
Co-opted Member
Hampshire Primary Schools
Amanda Mullett
Hampshire Primary Schools
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
Jeff Williams
Church of England
Apologies
Co-opted Member
Chris Anders
Hampshire Secondary Schools
Present, as expected
Co-opted Member
Catherine Hobbs
Catholic Church
Absent
Co-opted Member
Georgina Mulhall
Hampshire Teacher's Liaison Panel
Apologies
Co-opted Member
Justin Innes
Hampshire Special Schools
Apologies
Co-opted Member
Hampshire Teacher's Liason Panel - Vacancy
Hampshire Teacher's Liason Panel
Not required
Independent Group Deputy
Vice Chairman of the Council
Agenda
1
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence received.
Minutes
Apologies were received from Justin Innes, Jeff Williams, Georgina Mulhall and Councillors Carpenter, Penman and North.
2
Declarations of Interest
All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
Minutes
Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Personal interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
No declarations were made.
No declarations were made.
3
Minutes of Previous Meeting
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting.
Attachments:
- Document Printed minutes 18062025 1000 Education Advisory Panel 11 Nov 2025
Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and agreed.
4
Deputations
To receive any deputations.
Minutes
No deputations were received.
5
Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes
The Chairman made no announcements.
6
2025 Ofsted Inspection
To receive an update following the recent Children’s Services Ofsted inspection.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-11-19 EAP Presentation - Ofsted (November 2025) 11 Nov 2025
Minutes
The Panel received a presentation regarding the revised Ofsted inspection framework.
Members heard that the new framework would apply to all schools from 1 December 2025 and noted the key changes including:
· The introduction of a new grading scale: Exceptional, Strong, Expected, Needs Attention, Inadequate.
· A greater emphasis on inclusion, safeguarding and contextual understanding of schools.
· The replacement of the previous inspection report with a new Report Card format, including narrative commentary (up to 250 words per area).
· A focus on disadvantaged pupils, SEND, and children looked after or previously looked after.
· Inspections to be led by His Majesty’s Inspectors, supported by additional inspectors for quality assurance.
The Panel noted the support being provided to schools by officers including briefings, bespoke sessions and monitoring post-inspection.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
Members heard that the new framework would apply to all schools from 1 December 2025 and noted the key changes including:
· The introduction of a new grading scale: Exceptional, Strong, Expected, Needs Attention, Inadequate.
· A greater emphasis on inclusion, safeguarding and contextual understanding of schools.
· The replacement of the previous inspection report with a new Report Card format, including narrative commentary (up to 250 words per area).
· A focus on disadvantaged pupils, SEND, and children looked after or previously looked after.
· Inspections to be led by His Majesty’s Inspectors, supported by additional inspectors for quality assurance.
The Panel noted the support being provided to schools by officers including briefings, bespoke sessions and monitoring post-inspection.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
7
Best Start and Community Hubs, Families First Early Prevention work and the Local Offer Live
To provide an overview of the DfE Best Start in Life Strategy, Best Start Hubs and the Families First Partnership Programme.
Attachments:
- Document Best Start 11 Nov 2025
Minutes
The Panel received a presentation providing an overview of the DfE Best Start in Life Strategy, Best Start Hubs and the Families First Partnership Programme.
Members heard that the Best Start in Life Strategy was focused on early years (ages 0-5) and aimed to reduce inequalities and improve school readiness. It was noted that the development of the Best Start Hubs aimed to integrate health, education and parenting services and that the first Hub was planned for Leigh Park by April 2026. With regards to the Families First Programme, this programme transforms children’s social care by integrating early help and statutory support and there was emphasis on multi-agency safeguarding.
The Panel welcomed the proposal for Local Offer Live events in 2026 which would showcase SEND and family services to raise awareness, empower families and support with parenting through difficult stages of transition in young people’s education.
Officers agreed to provide updates to the Panel on developments anticipated within the coming weeks.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
Members heard that the Best Start in Life Strategy was focused on early years (ages 0-5) and aimed to reduce inequalities and improve school readiness. It was noted that the development of the Best Start Hubs aimed to integrate health, education and parenting services and that the first Hub was planned for Leigh Park by April 2026. With regards to the Families First Programme, this programme transforms children’s social care by integrating early help and statutory support and there was emphasis on multi-agency safeguarding.
The Panel welcomed the proposal for Local Offer Live events in 2026 which would showcase SEND and family services to raise awareness, empower families and support with parenting through difficult stages of transition in young people’s education.
Officers agreed to provide updates to the Panel on developments anticipated within the coming weeks.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
8
Artificial Intelligence in Hampshire Schools and Colleges 2025/26
To receive an overview of the use of AI in Hampshire schools and colleges.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-11-19 EAP Presentation - AI in Schools 11 Nov 2025
Minutes
The Panel received a presentation regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hampshire schools.
Members noted some of the benefits of AI including reduced time spent on administrative tasks (freeing up staff to spend time teaching and interacting), the ability to personalise learning and create unique resources. The Panel also noted some of the risks of AI including safeguarding, being mindful of data privacy and discussed some ethical considerations.
Members noted the UNESCO AI competency toolkit and the DfE’s guidance for schools on AI implementation. Officers were supporting schools in a variety of ways including establishing an AI steering group which consisted of teams from across primary, secondary and FE and included the AI leader at the University of Southampton.
Members welcomed the developments and discussed the importance of exercising caution using AI and also being aware of the environmental impact. Members were keen to receive a follow-up report in 2026.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
Members noted some of the benefits of AI including reduced time spent on administrative tasks (freeing up staff to spend time teaching and interacting), the ability to personalise learning and create unique resources. The Panel also noted some of the risks of AI including safeguarding, being mindful of data privacy and discussed some ethical considerations.
Members noted the UNESCO AI competency toolkit and the DfE’s guidance for schools on AI implementation. Officers were supporting schools in a variety of ways including establishing an AI steering group which consisted of teams from across primary, secondary and FE and included the AI leader at the University of Southampton.
Members welcomed the developments and discussed the importance of exercising caution using AI and also being aware of the environmental impact. Members were keen to receive a follow-up report in 2026.
RESOLVED:
That the Education Advisory Panel notes the presentation.
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