Agenda item

The Panel considered a report of the Head of Looked After Children and Care Leavers which sought approval for the establishment of two sub-groups of the Corporate Parenting Panel, Aycliffe Secure Centre Sub-Group and the Virtual School             Sub-Group.  The terms of reference for the sub-groups were detailed in the report (for copy of report see file of minutes).

The Senior Partnership Officer informed the Panel that work is ongoing to appoint      co-opted members and it was reported that Rhianna Edwards, Head Teacher of Woodham Burn Community School, had confirmed her appointment as a co-opted member.

In response to a question from Cllr Scott as to how sub-groups are formed, the Chair replied that the process is outlined in the terms of reference which form part of Durham County Council’s constitution.   Sub-groups must comprise of members of the Corporate Parenting Panel.

Resolved:

The Panel agreed:

1. The establishment of two sub-groups of the Corporate Parenting Panel for the Virtual School and Aycliffe Secure Centre
2. Terms of reference for each sub-group as set out in paragraphs 7 and 12 of the report
3. That membership of the sub groups are taken from the membership of the Corporate Parenting Panel.