Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 3, 2024

Purpose:

Content: 14.1 The Head of Commissioning for Children and Families introduced the report which updated the Committee members on the delivery of Sheffield All-Age Emotional and Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy which was previously agreed in spring 2023.   14.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Education, Children and Families Policy Committee:- Note the progress to date and requests an update on an annual basis, with the next expected in September 2025. Approve that the responsibility for oversight of theme 2 will transfer, along with wider responsibility for the emotional health and wellbeing and mental health of babies, children and young people aged 0-18 and care leavers aged 18-25 from the Sheffield Mental Health, Learning Disability, Dementia and Autism Delivery Group to the Sheffield Children and Young People Delivery Group.   14.3 Reasons for Decision 14.3.1 Partners regularly review activity in this area at the Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Dementia and Autism, and the Children and Young People’s Delivery Group, of which councillors are members. An annual update to both adults’ and children’s committees is an appropriate way to update a wider group of councillors and the public. This review has also provided an opportunity to consider the most appropriate governance structures for future delivery of the strategy. 14.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected 14.4.1 Delivering the strategy is a key objective for the city’s partners; the only alternative option is not to work together in partnership to improve emotional and mental health and wellbeing. This option is not recommended.