Corporate Parenting Strategy 2026-2030
September 15, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision In call-in window View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council approved the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2026-2030 on 15 September 2026. The strategy sets out the council's commitments to support children in care and care leavers. It includes five promises to care experienced children and young people covering care, relationships, health, education, and achieving goals.
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Purpose
Cabinet will be asked to approve the refreshed Corporate Parenting Strategy covering the period 2026-2030, setting out the Council’s future commitments and actions, in its role as corporate parent, to support children in care and care leavers.
Decision
Cabinet resolved to agree the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2026-2030, as set out at Appendix 1 to the report.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 7:00 pm on September 15, 2026
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Approved (subject to call-in process) |
| Decision date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Lead officer | Joanne Starkie |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |