Issue - meetings

Cabinet Member: Children, Young People & Families

Forward Plan Ref: 2010/093

Contact: Fran Fonseca, Strategic Lead CLA Tel: (01865) 323098

Report by Director for Children, Young People & Families (CA8).

This is one of a number of regular reports to Cabinet and Council on its role as legal "Corporate Parent" to the Children and Young People Looked After by the Council, and those Leaving Care to live independently.

The report addresses Council-wide improvements in Corporate Parenting, including enhanced accountability for this highly vulnerable group. It also reports on the progress and challenges posed in caring for the County's most vulnerable young people.

The Cabinet is RECOMMENDED to:

(a)              continue to support  the Corporate Parenting Strategy; and

(b)              note the information on outcomes for Looked After Children and the associated  service performance measures.

Cabinet considered one of a number of regular reports to Cabinet and Council on its role as legal "Corporate Parent" to the Children and Young People Looked After by the Council, and those Leaving Care to live independently.

The report addressed Council-wide improvements in Corporate Parenting, including enhanced accountability for this highly vulnerable group. It also reported on the progress and challenges posed in caring for the County's most vulnerable young people.

Councillor Fooks highlighted some very good work including the ‘virtual school’ and the achievements of students where 15% were going to University. The cabinet member for Children, Young people & Families thanked Councillor Fooks for her sustained efforts and support.

RESOLVED:                        to:

(a)               continue to support  the Corporate Parenting Strategy; and

(b)               note the information on outcomes for Looked After Children and the associated  service performance measures.