Minutes:
J Wilson expressed disappointment that the DurhamWorks initiative is to cease. The Deputy Head of the Virtual School explained that European funding, used to set up the scheme will end in 2018. DurhamWorks is a partnership project between Durham County Council and organisations working together to support young people who are not in education, employment or training. The Strategic Manager for Looked After and Permanence informed the Panel that there is separate provision for care leavers, however, J Wilson was concerned that young people, who are not care leavers, would lose this valuable resource.