Issue - meetings

To consider a recommendation from Cabinet.

Prior to considering the report, a short film was played in which children and young people gave their views on what they’d like to see in Dorset to make it a great place to live. This was used to inform the new Children, Young People and Families Plan.

The Portfolio Holder for Corporate Development and Change, who Chaired the panel for Strategic Alliance for Children and Young People,  introduced the work of the panel and proposed the adoption of the Plan.

The Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help seconded the adoption of the Plan which had identified priorities through needs analysis, an initial workshop and a series of think tanks. He asked the council to support its adoption.

Members welcomed and spoke in support the plan before them and the focus on improving outcomes for all children and young people through the six priorities detailed within the plan. The Portfolio Holder confirmed that in respect of the needs of care leavers, the council wanted to ensure that it could continue support their transition into adulthood.

Decision

That the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020-23 be adopted.

To consider a report of the Portfolio holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help.

The Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and Early Help presented a report seeking Cabinet support to recommend the Children, Young People and Families’ Plan 2020-23 to Council for adoption.

Recommended to Full Council

That the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020-23 be adopted.

Decision

To agreed to receive an Annual Report of the Children, Young People and Families’ Plan 2020-23.