Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 16, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Resolved that in its capacity as the body responsible and accountable for the discharge of the relevant children’s social care services functions Cabinet:   a)            formally receives the Sandwell Children’s Trust Annual Review 2023/24;   b)            receive the progress made to date by Sandwell Children’s Trust in delivering services as set out in the contract between the Council and the Sandwell Children’s Trust, as set out in the Annual Review 2023/24; and   c)             receive the feedback from the Department for Education (DfE) following its recent 6-month review of Sandwell Children’s Trust.