Councillor Louise Penders

Durham Family Panel - Friday 27 March 2026 9.30 am

County Council - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 10.00 am

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.

Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 23 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service's Community Risk Management Plan, an update on probation services in County Durham, and the Quarter Two 2025/26 performance management report.

Durham Family Panel - Friday 20 February 2026 9.30 am

The Durham Family Panel was scheduled to receive updates on various aspects of children's services, including Ofsted reports, the activities of the Children in Care Council, and the work of the 'Voices' Care Leavers' Network. The meeting was also set to include presentations from young people involved in the 'Experts through Experience' group.