Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 4, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 11.1 The Assistant Director of Children and Families introduced the report which provided an update to the Education, Children and Families Committee on the developments of the in-house residential service strategy. The strategy sits alongside the council’s placement sufficiency strategy and provides a clear vision for the development of the service. 11.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Education, Children and Families Policy Committee:- Receive and note the Children and Families Residential Strategy and outcomes plan. 11.3 Reasons for Decision 11.3.1 To receive and note the Children and Families Residential Strategy and outcomes plan. 11.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected 11.4.1 The report provides evidence demonstrating the impact of the services in Sheffield as required. The Service complete a report for the scrutiny of elected Members. Education, Children and Families Committee afford the best forum to support the transparency for elected members and public scrutiny.