Children, Education and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee

Draft Work Plan 2020-21

5 January 2021 at 5.30pm	1. Safeguarding Report, Maggie Atkinson/Sophia Lenton-Brook 2. SACRE Report  - SACRE Representative 3. NEET Report – Steve Flatley 4. York Learning Report – Charlie Croft (To be confirmed)  5. Recovery & Mental Health Resilience in schools – John Tomsett
6 April 2021 at 5.30pm	To be agreed

Council Plan priorities relating to Children, Education and Communities

A Better Start for Children and Young People

· Strengthen the work of communities, local organisations and agencies so that families become more resilient.

· Continue the improvement of children’s social care to provide excellent services for vulnerable young people.

· Prioritise improved outcomes for our most disadvantaged children and young people in the city.

· Work across sectors to improve apprenticeships and in-work progression.

· Work with our partners to identify and tackle issues relating to the rise in mental health problems in the city.

· Focus on the importance of the early years and the impact that this stage of life has on a child’s development.

· Give every child and young person access a full and rounded arts and cultural offer.

· Increase the number of foster carers and adopters

· Improve play and sports provision for young people

· Develop a York citizenship offer in conjunction with schools in the city

Safe Communities and Culture for All

· Develop a cultural and sporting offer

· Deliver an inclusive cultural strategy

Good health and Wellbeing

· Make open spaces available to all for sports and physical activity