Decision details

It is recommended that Executive Board approve the Cultural Cohesion Quality Mark (CCQM) and approve the scheme to be resourced- hosted, managed and delivered- by Leeds City Council, led and financed by Children and Families.

It is also recommended that Executive Board receives and consider the annual report on impact and effectiveness of the CCQM.

The Director of Children and Families submitted a report which introduced the Cultural Cohesion Quality Mark (CCQM) scheme, and which sought approval for Children and Families directorate to resource, manage and deliver the scheme.

Members welcomed the proposals detailed within the submitted report. However, responding to specific concerns which had been raised by a Board Member, assurances were provided regarding the aims, remit and proposed operation of the scheme. 

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the Cultural Cohesion Quality Mark be approved, and that Leeds City Council (Children and Families directorate) be enabled to initially resource the scheme, which will include financing, hosting, managing and delivering the CCQM;

(b)  That the following be noted:

(i)  the next steps required to implement the CCQM, as per paragraph 3.3 of the submitted report;

(ii)  the proposed timescales of the CCQM, as per paragraph 3.3.3 of the submitted report;

(iii)the officer responsible for the implementation of the CCQM shall be the Chief Officer Learning Improvement, Children and Families.

(c)  That Executive Board receive annual reports regarding the CCQM’s impact and effectiveness in relation to reducing inequalities and improving outcomes for Leeds citizens.

(Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 16.5, Councillor S Golton required it to be recorded that he abstained from voting on the decisions referred to within this minute)

Internal with targeted external.

Children and Families Equality and Diversity Group

Voice, Influence and Change Team

The Community Scrutiny and Sustainability Team

Leeds District Chief Inspector Nik Adams