Decision Maker: Children and Young People Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: August 28, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in favour):   To approve Option 1 as follows: To request the Executive Director: Children and Education to commission an independent investigation into the issues identified in 2021/22 within the report as well as more widely; and to delegate authority to the Executive Director: Children and Education to identify a suitably qualified reviewer, and determine the specific terms of reference/scope of the investigation in consultation with the members of the Children and Young People Policy Committee.   Under this option, the service will work closely and confidentially with any parents or staff directly affected in the spirit of confidentiality and transparency. A report will also be brought to update the Committee with the outcomes of the investigation.