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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.
Support officer: Jane Game. Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager
Phone: 0121 704 6051