Corporate Parenting Strategy 2026-2030

September 15, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision In call-in window View on council website

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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

Supporting Documents

Corporate Parenting Report.pdf
Corporate Parenting - App 1 Strategy.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeApproved (subject to call-in process)
Decision date15 Sep 2026
Expected date15 Sep 2026
Originally due15 Sep 2020
Lead officerJoanne Starkie
Subject to call-inYes