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Councillor Davies declared that her daughter is a Social Worker. Councillor Reynolds declared that he works for a private children’s care service.
The minutes of the previous meeting held 24th June 2025 were held as a true and accurate record.
Education Services End of Year Report 24-25 The Cabinet Member for Education and Early Years introduced the report to the Committee. Comments and recommendations: • The Committee were content with the report. Children Services End of Year Report 24-25 The Head of Children’s Services introduced the report to the Committee. Comments and recommendations: • The Committee requested that the Community Parenting Strategy be shared to the Committee once published. • The Committee requested sight of the Children’s Service’s review once complete. The Committee also requested that a service review report is brought to committee once completed in late 2026. • The Committee requested a report regarding residential homes reports, including a summary, any outcomes and concerns. • The Committee were content with the report and wished to convey their thanks to the team for their hard work.
a. Actions Arising The Scrutiny Advisor informed the Committee that the ongoing actions are long-term and not a concern. b. Forward Work Programme The Scrutiny Advisor informed the Committee that the next meeting is taking place on the 22nd July 2025 to hear the End of Year Reports for Adult Services and Prevention and Inclusion. The Scrutiny Advisor advised the Committee that all upcoming meetings have now been amended to reflect the newly agreed times but they would raise the concerns about the new timings with the Chair. c. Outcomes Monitoring The Scrutiny Advisor informed the Committee that the Outstanding Actions table was completed following the publication of the meeting agenda and so would be circulated separately to the Committee following the meeting.
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