Issue - decisions

Advice of the Advisory Panel

(i)                 That the Executive Member be advised to note the performance of services within the directorate funded through the Children’s Services budget.

(ii)               That it be requested that the situation in respect of homeless young people be closely monitored.

(iii)             That schools and officers be congratulated on the many achievements evidenced in the report, including the reduction in the number of exclusions.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:      To ensure appropriate performance management arrangements are in place for the work of the department.