Mary Clement

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 1st October, 2026 7.00 pm

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 15th September, 2026 7.00 pm

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 29 June 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee discussed the proposed closure of Paradise Park Children's Centre, the current provision of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), the Youth Safety Strategy, and reviewed the council's quarter three performance report. The committee also agreed to focus its scrutiny review for the upcoming year on looked-after children, with a particular emphasis on fostering.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee meeting on 5 March 2026 reviewed the council's performance in supporting young people's post-16 progression and examined school results. Key discussions included strategies to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET), and an in-depth analysis of school performance across various key stages, including absence and exclusion rates.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of important issues affecting young people in Islington, including the findings of a scrutiny review into play spaces, an update on the Family First Programme, and the Youth Services Annual Report. Key decisions included noting the witness evidence presented by Make Space for Girls and council officers regarding play needs, and noting the Youth Services Annual Report and the Quarter One Performance Report.