Decision details

To approve the consultation draft Children & Young People’s Plan (CYPP) as required by the Council’s Budget and Policy Framework.

The Director of Children’s Services submitted a report setting out the intention to consult with stakeholders on the development of the 2015-19 Children and Young People’s Plan before the final draft is submitted to full Council for approval in April 2015.

Responding to an enquiry, the Board was provided with an update following the publication of a report by Ofsted earlier in day regarding Local Authorities’ role in the safeguarding of children from exploitation.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the proposals for initiating the conversation about the shape of the Children and Young People’s Plan 2015-19, be noted.

(b)  That it be noted that the officer responsible for the such matters is the Chief Officer, Partnership, Development and Business Support, and that in terms of timescales, it is proposed that the Plan be formally considered by Council in April 2015.

(The Council’s Executive and Decision Making Procedure Rules state that the power to Call In decisions does not extend to those made in accordance with Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules (B&PFPRs). As the resolutions relating to this minute (above) were being made in accordance with the Council’s B&PFPRs, such matters were not eligible for Call In)

Written and face to face discussion on proposed strategies, outcomes and priorities.

Children and young people, Children’s Trust Board partners, Children & Families Scrutiny Board, Executive Board.