This portfolio is the designated lead Member for
Children’s Services to discharge functions to the local
authority as they relate to Children and Young People, including
education, children’s social care and local
partnership. To provide a single line
of political accountability within the local authority for services
to children and to promote co-operation to improve children’s
well being amongst partners.
·
Children’s Safeguarding and
prevention and early intervention strategies
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FCAF and referral and assessment
processes
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Family intervention, fostering and looked
after children including out of borough placements.
·
Transitional arrangements from childhood
to adulthood for young people with complex needs.
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Lifelong Learning
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Lead Member for Education & 14-19
Strategy including early years, schools, special schools, and pupil
referral units.
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Member of the Health and Wellbeing
Board
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SEN Transport provision