Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED    That Council:   a)       Approve the content of the North Northamptonshire Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report 2024-2025, which gives an overview of the Corporate Parenting Board’s activities.   b)       Note that the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Corporate Parenting Approach sets out four key priorities and the update on each areas progress contained in the annual report.     Reasons for Recommendations:   The report provides the Council with an overview of the corporate parenting activity and demonstrates how it is fulfilling its Corporate Parenting responsibilities;   •      To promote and monitor the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Corporate Parenting Approach •      To encourage all Members and employees to recognise their role as corporate parents.     Alternative Options Considered   Take no action – this has been discounted as the Council has statutory duties as Corporate Parents for children in care and care leavers. Whilst the role of the Directors of Children’s Services and Lead Members are defined in legislation there are wider corporate responsibilities on all staff and elected Members. By not approving the Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report would mean that the Council may fail to deliver all or parts of its statutory responsibilities in this area. The Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report forms part of the Council’s Policy Framework, therefore, approval by the Council is required.