Agenda

Children's Scrutiny Panel - Monday 9th March, 2026 4.30 pm

Venue: Mandela Room, Town Hall

Contact: Joanne Dixon / Keris Allan 

Items
No. Item

1.

Welcome and Fire Evacuation Procedure

In the event the fire alarm sounds attendees will be advised to evacuate the building via the nearest fire exit and assemble at the Bottle of Notes opposite MIMA.

 

 

2.

Apologies for Absence

3.

Declarations of Interest

4.

Minutes - Children's Scrutiny Panel - 26 January 2026 pdf icon PDF 257 KB

5.

Update - Ofsted Focused Visit to the Front Door of Children's Services pdf icon PDF 371 KB

The Corporate Director of Children’s Services will provide the Panel with an update on the findings of the Ofsted Focused Visit to the ‘Front Door’ of Children’s Services in December 2025.

6.

Update on Previous Review - Children Missing Education (CME)

The Corporate Director will provide the Panel with a verbal update on progress against the Service Area Action Plan/Response to the Panel’s recommendations resulting from its review of ‘Children Missing Education’.

7.

Out of Area Specialist Provision - Further Evidence pdf icon PDF 570 KB

The Corporate Director of Children’s Services will provide the Panel with further evidence in relation to comparative information regarding use of Out of Area Placements in a Social Care context.

8.

Corporate Director's Update

The Corporate Director of Children’s Services will provide a verbal update on any matters pertinent to the Panel, as and when appropriate.

9.

Any other urgent items which in the opinion of the Chair, may be considered.

Any other urgent items which in the opinion of the Chair, may be considered.