Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026

Purpose: To receive the Independent Reviewing Officer Annual Report

Content: That the contents of the annual report be received and noted.   Reason for the recommendation   To ensure that the QARO service continued to develop and evolve to offer the best possible support and challenge to the Local Authority in meeting the needs of our children in care, and to ensure voices of children and young people in care were heard and acted upon.