Adam Johnston

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 22 September 2026 - 2.00 pm

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 2nd July, 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Worcestershire Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 2 July 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning the wellbeing and development of children and young people in the county. Key topics scheduled for discussion include the national SEND reform programme and Worcestershire's local plan, public health initiatives for children and young people, and a review of performance and draft budget monitoring for the 2025/2026 financial year. The panel is also expected to consider its work programme for the upcoming year.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 19th May, 2026 2.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Tuesday 19 May 2026 to discuss progress on the Best Start in Life strategic plan and the expansion of Family Hubs, alongside updates on Neighbourhood Health initiatives and the Integrated Care Strategy. Key decisions included noting the progress made in these areas and endorsing the strategic approach to improving early years outcomes and community-based health services.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 11th May, 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel met to discuss educational outcomes and home-to-school transport. Key decisions included a review of the Home to School Transport Policy and Bus Service Improvement Plan, with a focus on increasing demand for SEND transport and rising costs. The panel also reviewed educational attainment data for the academic year 2024-2025, highlighting areas of concern for disadvantaged pupils and children looked after.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Friday, 20th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Friday 20 March 2026 to discuss the significant deficit in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and to review performance and budget monitoring for children's services. The panel also considered suggestions for its future work programme.