Corporate Parenting Strategy

January 8, 2026 Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council decided to approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy on 08 January 2026. They noted the report and approved recommendations for an in-person briefing for all members and formalised reporting on support for carers and foster parents.

Full council record

Decision

RESOLVED
That the report be noted alongside with the
following recommendations:
 
- An in-person all-member briefing on being a
corporate parent be held within four months of the council
elections.
 
- Reporting work undertaken to support the
welfare of carers and foster parents be formalised, including
reporting on how their voices are centred in the council's work as
corporate parents. 

Supporting Documents

Appendix A Lewisham Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025 2028.pdf
Corporate Parenting Strategy cover report.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date8 Jan 2026