Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 17, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Councillor Heather Shearer proposed the recommendations, which were seconded by Councillor Leigh Redman.   Having been duly proposed and seconded, the Council Resolved to:- 1)    Recommend a continued focus on expanded corporate parenting responsibility following the recommendations of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) in May 2024. 2)    Support and promote a whole council and partners approach to support our children. That Council create practical and specific offers for children in our care and those with care experience following the decision to view Care Experience as a Protected Characteristic. 3)    Extend its thanks to the Somerset Care Council’s young people for all the hard work that they undertake.