Agenda and decisions

The Chair will welcome everyone to the meeting and announce any apologies received.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Naz Parkar, Strategic Director – Economy & Infrastructure, Andrew Carden, Integrated Children’s Service Manager, Steve Collins, Calderdale & Kirklees Careers, Rachel Spencer-Henshall, Director of Public Health and Marion Gray, Learning & Organisational Development Manager.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 24 April 2017. 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 24 April 2017 be approved as a correct record.

The Board Members will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have disclosable pecuniary interests, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items, or any other interest.

No interests were declared.

Most debates take place in public. This only changes when there is a need to consider certain issues, for instance, commercially sensitive information or details concerning an individual. You will be told at this point whether there are any items on the Agenda which are to be discussed in private.

The Panel considered the question of the admission of the public and determined that all items would be considered in public.

The Board will receive any petitions and hear any deputations from members of the public. A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

No deputations or petitions were received.

The Board will consider the amendments proposed for the Terms of Reference for the Board.

Contact:  Martin Green, Deputy Assistant Director

That the revised Terms of Reference be submitted to Annual Council with a recommendation for approval.

The Board will consider an update on the updated service plan for Corporate Parenting.

Contact: Julie Mepham, Head of Corporate Parenting

That the content of the report be noted.

The Board will receive a verbal update on the progress being made in relation to the extension of the age range of the Virtual School. 

Contact:  Janet Tolley, Virtual School Headteacher

That the update be received.

The Board will discuss recent performance information. 

Contact:  Sue Griggs, Performance Lead for Children’s Services

That the content of the report be noted, with special thanks to Sue for the hard work that has gone into developing the performance report into a format beneficial for the Board.