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Children, Young People, Families and Learning Overview and Scrutiny Commission - Monday, 16 November 2026
November 16, 2026 at 1:30 pm View on council websiteSummary
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The Children, Young People, Families and Learning Overview and Scrutiny Commission is scheduled to meet on Monday 16 November 2026. The meeting's agenda includes updates on home to school transport, service performance measures, and annual reports concerning the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), children's services compliments and complaints, and private fostering. The Commission will also receive an update from the Executive Director of Children, Young People & Family Services and feedback from the Young People Scrutiny Engagement Group.
Home to School Transport
An update on the provision of Home to School Transport is scheduled to be presented to the Commission. This will cover the latest information regarding the service.
Service Based Performance Measures – 2026/2027 Quarter 2
The Commission is expected to receive a report detailing the service-based performance measures for the second quarter of the 2026/2027 financial year. This will provide an overview of how services are performing against their targets.
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Annual Report
The annual report for the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) covering the period April 2025 to March 2026 is scheduled to be presented. The LADO's role is to manage allegations against people who work with children1.
Children, Young People and Family Services Compliments, Complaints, MP, and Councillor Enquiries Annual Report
An annual report covering compliments, complaints, and enquiries received from Members of Parliament and Councillors relating to Children, Young People and Family Services for the period April 2025 to March 2026 is scheduled for presentation.
Private Fostering Annual Report 2025/26
The Commission is scheduled to receive the annual report on private fostering for the 2025/26 period. Private fostering arrangements are those made by parents with someone other than a close relative to care for their child for more than 28 days2.
Executive Director Children, Young People & Family Services Update
The Executive Director of Children, Young People & Family Services is scheduled to provide an update on current and key issues. This will offer an opportunity for Commission members to identify matters for further consideration and raise questions.
Young People Scrutiny Engagement Group Feedback
Feedback and outcomes from the most recent meeting of the Young People Scrutiny Engagement Group, specifically concerning care leavers, are scheduled to be provided to the Commission. This group is known as Action 4 Us.
Work Programme
A review and agreement of the Commission's work programme is scheduled to take place.
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The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) is a statutory role within local authorities responsible for managing and coordinating the response to allegations made against individuals who work with children. ↩
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Private fostering is a term used when a child is cared for by someone who is not a parent or a close relative, for 28 days or more. Local authorities have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of privately fostered children. ↩
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