DCS Update Report

September 1, 2026 Education, Children and Families Policy Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website
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Decision

  1. 1

The Committee considered a report which provided a Strategic Director’s update on the performance and governance of Children’s services, including progress in meeting DCS (Director of Children’s Services) accountabilities and delivering on statutory requirements. It also provided an update regarding progress in relation to the Council’s Delivery Plan, key strategic events and issues on the horizon.

  1. 2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Education, Children and Families Policy Committee:-

a)    Note the Strategic Director of Children’s Services report and agree key activity for the coming months.

  1. 3

Reasons for Decision

  1. 3.1

This report provided an update with regards to Children’s Services activities for Members.

  1. 4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

  1. 4.1

Not applicable – no decision or change is being proposed

Supporting Documents

ECF000 - Form 2 - DCS Update report - September 2026.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date1 Sep 2026
Expected date1 Sep 2026
Originally due1 Sep 2026
Lead officerMeredith Dixon-Teasdale