Purpose

To note the content of the Corporate Parenting Strategy Annual Report and to agree that the report is presented at Full Council

Decision

RESOLVED

KEY DECISION

That the Executive:

i)    Approved the content of the Northamptonshire Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report which gives an overview of the Corporate Parenting Board’s activities.

ii)   Noted that the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Corporate Parenting Strategy 2021-25 sets out four key priorities and the update on each areas progress contained in the annual report.

Reasons for Recommendations:

·       To promote and monitor the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Corporate Parenting Strategy.

·       To encourage all Members and employees to recognise their role as corporate parents.

·       Provides members with an overview of the work of Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and supports the discharge of their Corporate Parenting duties.

Alternative Options Considered – Do Nothing – The Council has statutory duties as Corporate Parent for children in care and care leavers. Whilst the role of the Director of Children’s Services and Lead Member is defined in legislation there are wider corporate responsibilities on all staff and elected Members. Not approving the Corporate Parenting Annual Report would mean that the Council may fail to deliver all or parts of its statutory responsibilities in this area.