Agenda item

RESOLVED:

1.  That the work plan 2015/16 as set out in paragraph 3 of the report be noted.

2.  That the draft agenda for committee in November 2015 be agreed as follows:

·  Annual report on fostering services

·  Annual report on adoption services

·  Feedback from autumn session on children going missing from care

·  Update on looked after children strategy (following presentation to 13 July meeting)

·  Audit of commissioning arrangements (as discussed under item 7)

·  Update on designated doctor appointment

·  Care leavers and transition to adulthood (Paula Thornton to email the committee to establish what committee members would like included in this report)

·  Update on take-up of free swim and gym.

3.  That the annual report from the virtual head teacher to be considered by committee in February 2016 when examination data known.

4.  The committee suggested a health theme for the Speakerbox meeting in October 2015.