Decision details

That Council:

i)   Approves the content of the Northamptonshire Corporate Parenting Board Annual Report which gives an overview of the Corporate Parenting Board’s activities.

ii)  Notes that the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Corporate Parenting Strategy 2021-25 sets out four key priorities and the update on each areas progress contained in the annual report.

Reasons for Decisions:

·      To promote and monitor the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Corporate Parenting Strategy;

·      In recognition of all Members and employees role as corporate parents;

·      Following consideration of the overview of the work of Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and in support of the discharge of Corporate Parenting duties.

Alternative Options Considered

Do Nothing – The Council has statutory duties as Corporate Parent for children in care and care leavers. Whilst the role of the Director of Children’s Services and Lead Member is defined in legislation there are wider corporate responsibilities on all staff and elected Members. Not approving the Corporate Parenting Annual Report would mean that the Council failed to deliver all or parts of its statutory responsibilities in this area.