Decision details

Consideration was given to the report which detailed the findings and recommendations following a spotlight review undertaken by Rotherham Youth Cabinet under the auspices of the Children’s Commissioner’s Takeover Challenge regarding improving access to work experience opportunities for all young people in Rotherham.

This report was presented for information to share the review findings with the wider membership of the Council. Following this meeting, the Cabinet and Commissioners would be required to respond formally to the recommendations and indicate agreement or otherwise and what action would be taken to implement the recommendations, together with details of timescales and accountabilities.  Schools and other external partners would also be involved.

Members welcomed this report and commended the young people’s involvement, their contributions and participation in the review.

Resolved:-  (1)  That the report and recommendations in respect of the review of Work Experience be noted.

(2)  That the response of Cabinet be reported back to Overview and Scrutiny Management Board and Rotherham Youth Cabinet.

Mover:-  Councillor Steele                      Seconder:-  Councillor Cowles