Agenda item

9.1  A member raised concerns with families being transferred out of the borough to access housing and the impact on their children, and particularly their schooling. She reported that the housing offered was often far away from their communities and extended family, in cities like  Birmingham and Manchester.  Families also frequently had to accept the offer very quickly, which made transition difficult.

RESOLVED

FGM scrutiny in a day will be held on a Thursday and a doodle will be sent around to establish the best date for members, officers, outside experts and survivors.

The Autism Strategy has been pushed back and will now be taken in March.

Members present will each contact four schools and encourage them to complete the Attainment gap survey.