Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 27, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Recommendations: 1.1. Approve the implementation of the twelve recommendations made by the Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee following its deep dive into persistent absence at secondary age. 1.2. Approve the procedures and actions outlined in the responses to each recommendation. 1.3. Delegate authority to the relevant Corporate Director to oversee implementation and ongoing review of these recommendations.     Decisions: AGREED recommendations.   Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report Other options considered – as detailed in the report Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none