Mrs Julie Oldroyd

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee Co-Optee

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee - Thursday, 12 March 2026 10.00 am

The Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning children and families in Surrey. Key topics included the provision and oversight of Alternative Provision (AP), the ongoing transformation of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service, and the outcomes of an Ofsted inspection of children's homes. Decisions were made regarding the inclusion of specific items on the committee's forward work plan and the formulation of draft recommendations.

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee Co-Optee

Extraordinary Meeting, Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee - Monday, 15 December 2025 1.00 pm

The Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee of Surrey Council are scheduled to discuss a serious case review regarding the death of 'Sarah', and the annual report of the Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership [^2].

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee Co-Optee

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm

The Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee met to discuss budget proposals for 2026-27, the short breaks budget, and other performance and strategic issues. The committee agreed to recommendations that the consultation on short breaks include data gathering on the impact of previous cuts, and that alternative funding sources for the voluntary sector be explored. The committee also expressed concerns about pressures on the directorate due to inflation and increased demand, and about the lack of specialist school places to meet the needs of children and young people in Surrey.

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee Co-Optee

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee - Thursday, 16 October 2025 10.00 am

The Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee met on Thursday 16 October 2025 to discuss a range of critical issues affecting young people and families in Surrey. Key decisions and discussions included a comprehensive review of early help services, the adoption of recommendations for improving transition pathways for young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and an update on the performance of children's homes.

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee Co-Optee

Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee - Wednesday, 16 July 2025 10.00 am

The Children, Families, Lifelong Learning and Culture Select Committee met to discuss several key issues, including progress in additional needs and disabilities support, the service's response to a recent Ofsted inspection, and performance overview reports. Councillors agreed to endorse recommendations to Cabinet regarding additional funding and staffing for SEND services, and also scrutinised Ofsted reports on council-run children's homes.