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Recent meetings

15 meetings

20 Oct 2026

4:30 pm

Children's Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 20th October, 2026 4.30 pm

The Children's Scrutiny Panel of Middlesbrough Council was scheduled to consider further evidence on its review into how schools are working on the frontline of child poverty. The panel was also scheduled to receive updates on previous reviews concerning ch...

21 Sep 2026

4:30 pm

Children's Scrutiny Panel - Monday 21st September, 2026 4.30 pm

The Children's Scrutiny Panel of Middlesbrough Council met on Monday 21 September 2026 to discuss the impact of child poverty on education, the implementation of SEND reforms, and an update on the recent Ofsted inspection of Children's Services. The panel n...

15 Sep 2025

Children's Scrutiny Panel - Monday 15th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Children's Scrutiny Panel met to set their work programme for the 2025/26 municipal year, and to discuss out of area specialist provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The panel agreed to include reviews of out of ...

About

The Children's Scrutiny Panel reviews Middlesbrough's children's services and makes recommendations to the Overview and Scrutiny Board. It examines decisions, policies, strategies, and service provision related to children's welfare. The panel also scrutinises performance information and any matters affecting the local area or its residents, including services provided by external organisations. Its role is advisory, focusing on oversight and improvement of children's services.

Members

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Edward Clynch · Chair
Profile image for David Jackson
David Jackson · Vice-Chair
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Anne Romaine · Member
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Mary Nugent · Member
Profile image for Sharon Platt
Sharon Platt · Member
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Stella Tranter · Member
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Zafar Uddin · Member
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