Decision details

Children's Participation Annual Report

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

For the Executive Member to receive the annual report of the Participation function and to note the key messages and recommendations made.

Decision:

That the key messages and recommendations made in the annual report of the Children’s Participation Service be noted.

Reasons for the decision:

To ensure ongoing accountability of the department towards the development of continually improved outcomes overall for children and young people in care and those leaving care in accordance with statutory expectations.

Alternative options considered:

None considered as production of such a report is in line with legislation and policy guidance which is requiring, or strongly encouraging agencies to become more participative.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Financial Impact: No financial implications.

Declarations: None.

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Children, Young People & Learning.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Written and oral presentation to key departmental leads

Consultees

Members of Children, Young People & Learning Leadership Team
Corporate Parenting Advisory Panel
Local Safeguarding Children Board Partners

Contact: Angella Wells Email: angella.wells@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.

Publication date: 09/08/2017

Date of decision: 31/07/2017

Effective from: 08/08/2017

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