Paul Shallcross

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire Council met on Thursday 14 May 2026 to discuss progress on Family and Youth Hubs and to consider the results of a consultation on Motion 976, which aims to better incorporate young people's views into council policy-making. The committee also reviewed its work plan and received a briefing on safeguarding.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 5 March 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire County Council met on Thursday 5 March 2026 to discuss several key areas concerning young people and families. The meeting's agenda included updates on incorporating young people's voices into policy-making, the Youth Justice Plan, progress with the Families First programme, and performance reports on various children's services.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Gloucestershire Council was scheduled to review updates on early help services, including family and youth hubs, and parenting programmes. The committee was also set to consider annual reports on fostering and adoption, alongside performance and school system outcomes.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 6 November 2025 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet on 6 November 2025 to discuss a range of issues affecting children and families in Gloucestershire. The agenda included updates on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) recovery plan, as well as consideration of the Annual Safeguarding Report. The committee also planned to discuss the Childcare Sufficiency Annual Report and the Annual Report on School Admissions.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 September 2025 10.00 am

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 11 September 2025, to discuss the recent Ofsted inspection, the prevention of youth offending, and the impact of local government reorganisation on children's services. The committee also received an update on the Gloucestershire Children and Young People's Wellbeing Coalition and the One Plan for Children and Young People.