Issue - meetings

To consider the latest trends, priorities and pressures in terms of departmental performance as reported in the Quarterly Service Report for the fourth quarter of 2017/18 (January to March) relating to Children, Young People and Learning. Members attention is drawn specifically to data on:

·         Exclusions – a verbal update will be provided by Rachel Morgan, Chief Officer Education and Learning

·         Children in Need; Child Protection and Looked After Children data – an update will be provided by Lorna Hunt, Chief Officer Children’s Social Care

Panel members are asked to give advance notice to the Overview and Scrutiny Team of any questions relating to the QSR where possible.

It was agreed questions regarding QSRs be sent to Nikki Edwards, Director of Children, Young People & Learning ROLE to deal with separately.

In response to a query from Councillor Mrs Temperton regarding the new town centre youth facility being considered members were advised that a full update about the facility would be provided when more information was available publicly.

Councillor Mrs Temperton updated members that Easthampstead Park Community School had received a bronze award for their work with young carers.

Actions:

·         Councillor Dr Barnard to provide a further update regarding the new town centre youth facility, when available

·         Panel Members to send questions regarding QSRs to Nikki Edwards, Director of Children, Young People & Learning