Minutes:
The Overview and Scrutiny Officer referred Members to recent press articles relating to the remit of Children and Young People’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The articles were:
· Council looks to Increase support for Care Leavers - Care leavers could soon be given more help to beat the "benefits trap" with Durham County Council looking at funding up to 10 people into apprenticeships and jobs every year.
· Play Parks Across Co Durham in line for Modern Revamp thank to £1.75 m funding.
· National Award for Co Durham Schools - More than a dozen County Durham schools have been recognised by the British Council for outstanding international teaching and learning.
Councillor Hart questioned the identification and selection of media stories for this item to which the Chair noted his comments.