Purpose

To endorse a refreshed Corporate Parenting Strategy for looked after children. The Strategy includes a co-produced ‘Pledge’ for our care experienced children through our Children’s Services Forum.

Decision

(a)     That the Committee support the updated Corporate Parenting Strategy; and

(b)     That an annual update on the Corporate Parenting Strategy and implementation of the Plan be added to the Committee’s Forward Work Programme to be presented to a future meeting, with the report to include case studies.