Anne O'Shea

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday, 8 October 2026 - 7.00 pm

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Subcommittee met on Monday 22 June 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting young people in Barnet. Key discussions included the financial performance of Children and Families services, updates on the SEND reform plan, and the critical issue of rising antisemitism and Islamophobia impacting local schools. The meeting also featured presentations from youth representatives on their campaigns for financial literacy, safer streets, and improved student representation.

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday 12th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on 12 March 2026 discussed educational standards in Barnet, with a particular focus on the attainment of disadvantaged and Black pupils, and the overall high quality of Barnet's schools, with all now rated as 'Expected Standard or better' by Ofsted. The committee also reviewed updates on family services, including transition planning for young people, the outcomes of an Ofsted focused visit to the care leavers service, and Barnet's response to national social care reforms. Additionally, the meeting covered the annual childcare sufficiency assessment, task and finish group updates on fostering and young carers, and the Cabinet forward plan.

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children's Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on 26 January 2026 focused on safeguarding, special educational needs and disability (SEND), youth engagement, and the council's financial update. Key decisions included noting the Barnet Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual report, approving investment in SEND statutory services, and agreeing the scope for a young carers task and finish group.

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Tuesday 9th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children's Education Scrutiny Subcommittee met on Tuesday 9 September 2025 to discuss the Youth Strategy Overview, an update on the Planning for School Pupil Places 2023-2027, and the Family Services Quarterly Update. Key decisions included noting the progress on delivering school places and agreeing to the recommendations from the Elective Home Education Task and Finish Group.