Issue - meetings

To note the Teenage Pregnancy Commission’s report and consider the opportunities to actively support the implementation of the recommendations.

EsyOluwafemi, chair of the Teenage Pregnancy Commission presented their report to the cabinet.

Cabinet expressed their thanks to Esy Oluwafemi for her hard work and contribution to the Commission.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the report of the Teenage Pregnancy Commission and its recommendations, as described in Appendix 1 of the report and the opportunities to actively support the implementation of the recommendations across all cabinet portfolios be noted.

2.  That the responsibility for developing an implementation plan and accompanying governance structures for the commission’s recommendations rest with the strategic director for children’s services, in consultation with the cabinet member for children’s services.

3.  Cabinet notes the need for any future communications campaign to be balanced in its messages of delaying sex and pregnancy, and promoting the safe use of contraception, to ensure that young people are encouraged and supported to make positive choices.