Strategic Director of Children's Services Update report

February 3, 2026 Approved View on council website
Full council record
Content

11.1

The
Strategic Director of Children’s Services introduced the
report which updated the Committee on the performance and
governance of Children’s services, including progress in
meeting DCS (Director of Children’s Services)
accountabilities and delivering on our statutory requirements DFE
stat guidance template . It also
provided an update regarding progress in relation to the
Council’s Delivery Plan, key strategic events and issues on
the horizon.

 

 

11.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That Education, Children and Families Policy
Committee:-
 
a)   
Note the Strategic Director of Children’s Services report and
agree key activity for the coming months.

 

 

11.3

Reasons for
Decision

 

 

11.3.1

This report provides an update with regards to
Children’s Services activities for Members.

 

 

11.4

Alternatives
Considered and Rejected

 

 

11.4.1

Not applicable – no decision
or change is being proposed

 

 

 

Supporting Documents

ECF000 - Form 2 - DCS Update report - February 2026.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date3 Feb 2026