Purpose

This Scrutiny Report provides an overview of the current performance, priorities, and challenges of Corporate Parenting. It reflects the collective responsibility of the Council and its partners to ensure that children and young people in our care—and those leaving care—receive the support, stability, and opportunities they need to thrive.

The report highlights areas of progress and strengths, such as permanence planning, stability and support to care leavers, while also identifying key challenges, including educational attainment and transitions to independence for those with more complex need. Through continued service development, robust scrutiny and multi-agency collaboration, we aim to continue strengthening our role as the best possible corporate parent.