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RESOLVED:

(i)    
To note that the 2024/25 Annual
Review of the Service Delivery Contract (SDC) between
Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT) and West and North
Northamptonshire Councils, which includes the 2024/25 Annual Report
(Appendices A-Q), was ratified by the Strategic Group in line with
the arrangements of Service Delivery Contract.

(ii)  
To note the contents of the
2024/25 Annual Report (Appendices A-Q).

Reasons for
Recommendations

The arrangements to complete the
Annual Review and Annual Report are set out in the Service Delivery
Contract and provide a procedure through which the Councils can
review the Service Delivery Contract and NCT’s performance in
delivering its functions.

Alternative
Options Considered

Do nothing - Failing to complete
the Annual Review or produce an Annual Report would not be
compliant with the Service Delivery Contract and would not allow
the Councils to formally review the contractual arrangements with
NCT and agree changes. It should be noted that the Service Delivery
Contract contains a process for the Councils to propose changes
outside of the Annual Review if required.