Mr J Withington
Council: Lancashire
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
16 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 24th June, 2026 10.00 am
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 10.00 am
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 10.30 am
The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee met to discuss school attendance, children not in school, and school place planning. Key decisions included noting the work programme for 2025/26 and receiving an update on the SEND Improvement Programme.
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee met to review the progress of the Child and Youth Justice Service, discuss the Education Strategy and attainment data, and consider the committee's work programme. Key decisions included supporting the Child and Youth Justice Service's priorities for 2025-2026 and noting updates on the SEND Improvement Programme.
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am
The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, to discuss significant updates on the Principal Social Worker's Annual Report and the Families First Programme. Key decisions included noting the progress made in social worker recruitment and retention, and the phased implementation plan for the Families First initiative, which aims to transform children's social care.
Decisions from Meetings
17 decisions · Page 3 of 4
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 06 November 2024
From: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 10.30 am - December 18, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Increasing Care Leavers Offer who are in EET
From: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 10.30 am - December 18, 2024
...to approve recommendations regarding increasing the offer to care leavers who are in education, employment, or training.
Recommendations Approved
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee Work Programme, Actions and Assurances Update
From: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 6th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 06, 2024
...to approve the recommendations related to the Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee's work programme, actions, and assurances.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 09 September 2024
From: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 6th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 06, 2024
Recommendations Approved
0-3 Years Offer & Family Hubs
From: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 6th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 06, 2024
...to approve the recommendations regarding the 0-3 Years Offer and Family Hubs implementation since September 2023.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 16
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 17 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.