The report of the Strategic Director of Children’s Services (Document “U”) provides an update to the panel on developments in respect of the Leaving Well ‘app’ a pathway planning tool for care leavers. 

Recommended –

The views of the Corporate Parenting Panel are requested.

(Kelly Bidmead/Carly Turpin – 01274 435568)

Resolved –

(1)       That the report be welcomed and progress made is noted.

(2)       That further information be presented to the Committee in the next municipal year to monitor the progress being made and on it’s use in capturing the voice of the child.

Action: Strategic Director of Children’s Services

The report of the Strategic Director of Children’s Services (Document “U”) was presented to the Panel to provide an update on the Leaving Well ‘app’ which was a pathway planning tool for care leavers.

There was a legal duty on Local Authorities to provide a personal advisor and a pathway plan once children reached the age of 15 ¾ years.  The plan was completed with the young person and reviewed either six monthly or in the event of any significant change.  The plan needed to meet the needs of the young person through until they are twenty one years old or longer if an extension was required.

A Member commented that the report was positive and gave examples with evidence that the dashboard was being used.

Resolved –

(1)       That the report be welcomed and progress made is noted.

(2)       That further information be presented to the Committee in the next municipal year to monitor the progress being made and on its use in capturing the voice of the child.

Action: Strategic Director of Children’s Services