Mrs Lindsey Vollans

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 10.00 am

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 27 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council met on Monday 27 April 2026 to discuss a range of important issues concerning the well-being and development of children and young people in the county. Key topics included an update on Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), a review of mental health and emotional wellbeing support, a forecast of revenue and capital outturn for Children and Young People's Services, and a performance management report for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year.

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council met on Tuesday 14 April 2026 to discuss the increasing demand on children's social care services, the sufficiency of accommodation for children in care and care leavers, and the ongoing reforms within children's social care. The meeting focused on understanding current pressures, future strategies, and the implementation of national reform agendas.

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Friday 6 March 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council met on Friday 6 March 2026 to discuss school attendance and education outcomes. The meeting's report pack outlined scheduled discussions on the current state of school attendance across the county, including national and local data, policies, and collaborative efforts. Additionally, the committee was set to review the performance of schools in County Durham through Ofsted inspections and examine educational attainment data across various key stages.

Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 6 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Young People's Overview and Scrutiny Committee of County Durham Council was scheduled to discuss several key areas impacting children and families. These included updates on the Best Start in Life agenda, the 0-25 Family Health Service, and the progress of the Family Hubs programme. The committee was also set to review the financial outturn for Children and Young People's Services and the overall performance of the council.