Ruth Martin

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 23rd July 2026 10:00am

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11th June 2026 10:00am

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Staffordshire Council met on Thursday 11 June 2026 to discuss the growing issue of elective home education (EHE) within the county. The committee reviewed a comprehensive report from a dedicated working group, which highlighted a significant increase in EHE numbers, mirroring national trends, and made several recommendations to address the associated challenges. The committee discussed the draft work programme for the upcoming year.

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 9 April 2026 - 10:00am

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Staffordshire Youth Justice Plan for 2025-2028 and receive an update on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Key discussions also included the Safeguarding Online Referral Form, school absenteeism and exclusions, and school attainment.

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10th March 2026 2:00pm

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss the findings of an Ofsted revisit to Children's Services and the data surrounding Return Home Interviews. The committee resolved to welcome the improvements identified by Ofsted, congratulate the staff involved, and schedule a follow-up report on the ILACS Implementation Plan for September. They also agreed to explore the scrutiny of the transition from the Care Director to Liquid Logic case recording system.

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 26th February 2026 2:00pm

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Staffordshire Council met on Thursday 26 February 2026 to discuss safeguarding concerns related to self-neglect, school absenteeism and exclusions, and school attainment. The committee reviewed current responses to self-neglect, noted improvements in school attendance and reductions in permanent exclusions, and examined detailed attainment data across primary and secondary education.