Tim Moss

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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

Schools Forum Officer

Schools Forum - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 2:00pm

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.

Schools Forum Officer

Schools Forum - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 2:00pm

The Schools Forum meeting on 26 March 2026 discussed the 2026-27 school budgets, including updates on central provisions, individual school budgets, and early years funding. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the High Needs Block, addressing the substantial deficit, government funding, and the implications of the new SEND White Paper.

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.