The Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel of Hertfordshire Council is scheduled to consider performance reports for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, alongside updates on key strategies and programmes. Discussions are also planned regarding the refresh of the Hertfordshire Carers Strategy and the operation of the Holiday Activity and Food Programme.

Children's Social Care 2025/26 Quarter 3 Performance Report

A report is scheduled to be presented to the panel detailing the performance of children's social care services during the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This report is from the Executive Director of Children's Services and Education.

Refresh of the Hertfordshire Carers Strategy

The panel is expected to review proposals for the refresh of the Hertfordshire Carers Strategy, covering the period 2026 to 2028. This strategy aims to support unpaid carers within the county. The report is also from the Executive Director of Children's Services and Education.

Family Support Service Update

An update on the Family Support Service is scheduled to be provided to the panel. This service is designed to offer assistance to families in Hertfordshire. The report originates from the Executive Director of Children's Services and Education.

The Crisis and Resilience Fund

The panel is due to receive information regarding The Crisis and Resilience Fund. This fund is intended to provide support during times of crisis and to build resilience within the community. The report is from the Executive Director of Children's Services and Education.

Update on the Holiday Activity & Food Programme (HAPpy Programme)

An update is scheduled concerning the Holiday Activity & Food Programme, which is locally branded as the HAPpy Programme. This programme provides activities and food for children during school holidays. The report is from the Executive Director of Children's Services and Education.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The panel is scheduled to consider the minutes from the previous meeting of the Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel held on 21 January 2026. These minutes are available as a PDF document. ¹

Public Petitions

The agenda includes an opportunity for members of the public, who are residents of Hertfordshire, to present a petition. These petitions must relate to a matter with which the Council is concerned and fall within the remit of the Children's Social Care Cabinet Panel. Signatories must also be residents or employees within Hertfordshire. The Council's criteria and arrangements for receiving petitions are outlined in Annex 24 - Petitions Scheme of the Constitution. ² At the time of the agenda's publication, no petitions had been received.