Children's Social Care Sufficiency Strategy Oct 2026 - Sept 2029: Loving Homes for Children we Care for
September 24, 2026 Executive (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive of Wokingham Council approved the Children's Social Care Sufficiency Strategy 2026-2029 on 24 September 2026. The strategy was endorsed to improve placement sufficiency, stability, and outcomes for children in care and care leavers. It noted a forecast requirement for an additional 51 placements over the strategy's life.
Full council record
Purpose
To present the Children's Sufficiency Strategy
Decision
RESOLVED that the Executive:
- Approved the Children's Social Care Sufficiency Strategy 2026-2029.
- Endorsed the strategic priorities set out in the strategy to improve placement sufficiency, stability and outcomes for children we care for and care leavers.
- Noted the forecast requirement for an additional 51 placements over the life of the strategy.
- Noted the progress and completion of the strategy and Children’s Overview and Scrutiny will review the progress, via Children’s Social Care updates and an annual report.
Related Meeting
Executive - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 7.00 pm on September 24, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Expected date | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Sarah Burr, Carey Tulloch |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |