Strategic Director of Children's Services Update report

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

Decision

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 3

Reasons for Decision

  1. 3.1

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

  1. 4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

  1. 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