Agenda item

The minutes of the meeting held on Friday 27 September 2019 were agreed as a correct record. The following matters arising were reported by the Chair:

·      Fiona Callaghan is now in post as the Acting Head of the Virtual School;

·      Referring to item 3 of the minutes, the Chair referred to the vacancy on the fostering panel and asked if another member would be willing to fill this vacancy due to logistical difficulties for Cllr Jopling.  Members requested clarification on which panel it is and where the meetings are held;

·      Referring to item 10, more detailed information on children and young people missing from care, and, in out-of-county placements will be included in future quality performance updates;

·      A regular update on fostering will be included on the work programme;

·      An initiative to use dog-walking bandanas to market the fostering service is being progressed;

·      The Children in Care Council is undertaking a sponsored 400,000 step challenge from 1 October to 14 November.  To show support, Jayne Watson, Senior Partnership Officer, is participating in the challenge.

·      Members were reminded to consider the Care Leavers Challenge which will be held next year, from 10-16 February. Councillor Smith has agreed to take up the challenge.

·      Councillor Milburn tendered apologies for the September meeting.