Primary
Responsibilities
StatutoryDesignated LeadMember forChildren's Services
Lead member for oversight
of the Children’s Services Improvement Plan, working with the
Children’s Commissioner
Early Help and preventionfor childrenand familiesincluding
publichealth services, in liaison with CPH for Adult Social Care
and Health
Strategicand individualcommissioning foreducation
andchildren’s socialcare
Dischargeof statutoryfunctions underall
relevantchildren’s socialcare legislation including:
·
Children’ssafeguarding
·
ChildrenLooked
After/CareLeavers
·
Childrenwith disabilities
·
Adoptionand Fostering
Strategicoversight ofeducation, includingthe
deliveryof:
·
Schoolimprovement/access
andplace planning
·
Schoolfunding
·
Specialeducationalneeds
·
Championing vulnerable children
and attendance
·
Early years and information,
advice and guidance
·
Home to school transport and
free school meals
·
Schools Forum, Governor services and Virtual School for Children
Looked After.