Agenda

To issue a welcome to those present, and to confirm if there are any apologies for absence.

Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed.

The minutes of the meeting of the Children, Young People, and Education Scrutiny Commission held on Tuesday 20^th January 2026 have been circulated, and Members are asked to confirm them as a correct record.

The Chair is invited to make any announcements as they see fit. 

Any questions, representations and statements of case submitted in accordance with the Council’s procedures will be reported.

Any petitions received in accordance with Council procedures will be reported.

The Director of Children’s Social Work and Early Help submits a report to update on the Families First Partnership (FFP) programme and the pilot launched in South Leicester.

The Strategic Director for Social Care and Education submits gives a presentation on the fourteen agreed priorities for the Social Care and Education department for the 2026/27 financial year alongside performance ambitions which will be reported on periodically to track progress.

The Strategic Director for Social Care and Education submits a report seting out the Social Care and Education Department’s improvement ambitions with regards to equality and diversity over the 2026-27 year.

The Chair will provide an update on the HNB report, outlining the amendments made in response to the January Scrutiny meeting.

Members of the Commission will be asked to consider the work programme and make suggestions for additional items as it considers necessary.