Issue - meetings

This report provides an update for the Executive member on the development of the Early Years Strategic Plan. The development of the plan has been facilitated by City of York Council through its co-ordination of the Early Years Partnership Board.

Resolved: That the Early Years strategic plan and monitoring of the operational delivery of the strategic plan through the work of the Early Years Partnership Board be supported and endorsed by the Executive Member.

Reason:     The strategic plan will contribute to the delivery of the council’s objective to ensure a better start in life for children and young people.

The Executive Member considered a report that provided an update on the development of the Early Years Strategic Plan. The development of the plan has been facilitated by City of York Council through its co-ordination of the Early Years Partnership Board. The Assistant Director Education and Skills detailed the report. She highlighted the development of the Early Years Partnership Board Strategic Plan and operational functions under it. She noted that the board reported to the Children and Young People’s sub-group of the Health and Wellbeing Board.

Following the overview of the strategy the Executive Member then;

Resolved: That;

                     i.        The final wording of the Early Years Partnership Board Strategic Plan (Annex 1 of the published report) be delegated to the Assistant Director Education and Skills for completion.

                    ii.        The Early Years strategic plan and monitoring of the operational delivery of the strategic plan through the work of the Early Years Partnership Board be supported and endorsed by the Executive Member.

Reason:     The strategic plan will contribute to the delivery of the council’s objective to ensure a better start in life for children and young people.