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The Chair of the Panel introduced the Corporate Parenting Panel Annual Report for 2018-19 (for copy see file).  

The Panel noted the young people’s comment that more work could be done to share positive stories about looked after children.  The Chair encouraged the Panel to be proactive in their role as corporate parents and he emphasised the importance of celebrating achievements.  The Panel agreed looked after children should be encouraged to strive to achieve success in the same way as all young people.