Minutes:
The Senior Partnerships Officer referred to the dates of the joint meetings with the Children in Care Council with the meetings this year being held on 28 April and 20 October, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Members were reminded that the meetings provide all young people from the Children in Care Council with an important opportunity to have their voices heard and to influence the future work of the Panel.
The Panel noted that there are a number of vacancies on sub-groups and it was agreed that the Senior Partnerships Officer would circulate the list of vacancies to Members, for their consideration. Members to notify the Senior Partnerships Officer of any appointments they are interested in, then appointments will be confirmed at the February meeting.
Members were asked consider taking up the Care Leavers challenge in February which challenges participants to live for a week on a budget of £57.90 to raise awareness of the difficulties care leavers face. Cllr Tanya Tucker and Jayne Watson will undertake the challenge.