To receive a presentation from the Executive Director (Children and Public Health).

The Committee received a presentation by the Executive Director (Children and Public Health), that provided a six-monthly update on the work of the Children’s Services Improvement Board.

The Executive Director (Children and Public Health) undertook to provide a written response to questions raised by members of the Committee, with regard to the current number of Looked-After Children that have special educational needs and disabilities.

Resolved:

1.             That the current work programme and progress of the Children’s Services Improvement Board, be noted.

2.             That the presentation made by the Executive Director (Children and Public Health) on the work of the Children’s Services Improvement Board be circulated to all members of the Committee.

3.             That future updates on the work of the Children’s Services Improvement Board be made to the Committee on the basis of a presentation by the Executive Director (Children and Public Health).

Note: This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Councillor L Burton

Report of Executive Director (Children and Public Health) attached.

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director (Children and Public Health) that provided an update on the role and work of the Children’s Services Improvement Board.

Resolved:

(1)        That the background to the establishment of the Children’s Services Improvement Board and the current work programme of the Board as set out in the report, be noted.

(2)        That further reports be made to the Committee to provide an update on the work of the Board, every six months.