Jason Marantz

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Officer

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Monday 16 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues affecting children and young people in the borough. Key topics included the outcomes of an Ofsted Area SEND inspection, housing support for families with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and behaviour management in schools. The Commission also received updates on various council initiatives and reviewed its work programme.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission Officer

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 10 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission of Hackney Council was scheduled to review housing support for families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and receive an update on housing support for care leavers. The commission was also due to receive a verbal update on behaviour management and school inclusion, and to note the work programme for the remainder of the municipal year.

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission

Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 23 April 2025 7.00 pm

This joint session of the Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission and the Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission focused on neurodevelopmental pathways for autism and ADHD in both children and adults. The discussion covered the increase in diagnoses, efforts to reduce waiting lists, early identification strategies, and the impact of assessment delays. The meeting also highlighted the implementation of the City and Hackney Autistic Friendly Neighbourhood Pilot and a feasibility study for an Autism Hub.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission

Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 11 September 2024 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People's Scrutiny Commission met to discuss two key topics; a new approach to the Safer Schools Partnership and proposals to improve housing support for care leavers. The Commission made a number of recommendations to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in relation to the role of Safer School Officers in Hackney schools. The Commission noted the update report on housing support for care leavers and agreed to submit any outstanding questions to officers for a written response.