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 23^rd September 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 Strategic Director of Social Care and Education will give an update on the current position of the Ofsted and Children’s Social Care, Early Help and Prevention Improvement Plan.

The Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help submits a report to update the Commission on the Families First Partnership which aims to transform Children’s Social Care by promoting early coordinated and family centred support.  

The Director of SEND and Education submits a report to update the Commission on the government expanded offer of funded childcare to working parents.

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