Purpose

To confirm the arrangements for the
termination of the Children's Services Partnership with Hampshire
and consider potential options for future service delivery.

Content

To
agree to the termination of the current partnership agreement with
effect from 31 January 2024 returning the
overall leadership and management of all Children’s services
functions, including education, in-house, with arrangements for
‘buy-back’ of specialist service support/provision
where there is a cost-benefit for a minimum period of twelve
months.