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:
· County Durham Students – Durham County Council had issued a press release congratulating students with regards to their A Level results
· Durham County Council was presented with the Young Carers Charter, developed by Family Action – The Bridge Young Carers Service, for its commitment to supporting young carers across the county
· Sugar intake in children double recommended level – a national survey had found that four to ten year olds were consuming twice as much sugar as the recommended intake and teenagers were consuming three times as much
· The Youth Offending Service had received three nationally recognised accolades
The Chairman requested that a letter be sent to the Youth Offending Service, recognising the achievement and congratulating them on behalf of the Committee.