Decision details

To consider the joint report of the Cabinet Member for Children's Social Care and the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills seeking approval of the Children and Young People's Strategy 2017-2020.

To consider and approve the draft Children and Young People’s Strategy 2017-2020, attached as Appendix 1.

To ensure that the Council and its partners have a clear, accessible and transparent strategy that outlines their vision and priorities for children and young people.

An alternative option is to not develop and approve a strategy. This is not recommended as it is important for the Council to provide a clear and accessible statement of intent about how it will work with partners to improve outcomes for children and young people in the city.