Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

Please note a non-public appendix at agenda item 22.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services regarding the Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2019/20 and Corporate Parenting Strategy Update.

An officer noted that the report was updated in February, but it would be reviewed on an annual basis.  The report reflected the ways in which the Corporation acted as a corporate parent.  There was now clearer wording on the process for care leavers up to the age of 25. 

The Chair noted the non-public appendices was due to identifiable data of individuals.

A member asked if members would have further training in the role of corporate parenting.

An officer confirmed this would be an annual event and aimed for the next session to be in the new member induction period. 

A member asked if a survey could be taken after the session to check for areas of weakness to help amend training in the future.

An officer agreed with the suggestion and would coordinate through the workforce development lead.

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.