Maisy Humphrey

Children's Select Committee - Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - 2.30 pm

Children's Select Committee - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 10.30 am

The Children's Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Tuesday 28 July 2026 to discuss strategies for managing the increasing number of children in care, review the annual report on young carers, and consider the implications of the Post 16 Education and Skills White Paper. The meeting also included an update on the Wiltshire SEND Reform Plan and reports from various task groups.

Children's Select Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 10.30 am

The Children's Select Committee of Wiltshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning young people in the county. Key areas of focus included school attendance, support for young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), and a review of a targeted free swimming trial aimed at improving physical activity among children from low-income families. The committee was also set to receive updates from the Department for Education (DfE) and review the council's forward work programme.

Children's Select Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Children's Select Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 13 November 2025 to discuss a range of important issues concerning children and young people in the county. Key topics included updates on the Safety Valve programme, school attendance, and the council's annual adoption report. The committee also received reports on education performance outcomes, safeguarding, and Department for Education updates.

Children's Select Committee - Wednesday 3 September 2025 10.30 am

The Children's Select Committee met to discuss the Safety Valve programme, Ofsted judgements, short breaks for children with additional needs, and the Families First Partnership Programme. The committee expressed concerns about rising EHCPs[^2] and sought ways to assist with the issue. They also agreed to revisit the short breaks offer in 12 months.