Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 15, 2025

Purpose: To approve the annual business and improvement plan for Slough Children First.

Content: ·  Approved the SCF’s Business Plan for 2026 to 2029 at Appendix 1, noting that the contract sum and any invest to save proposals will be agreed separately.   ·  Delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Lead Member for Finance, Children’s Services and Lifelong Learning, to agree minor amendments to the Business Plan before publication and during the financial year.   ·  Delegated authority to the Executive Director for Corporate Resources, in consultation with the Lead Member for Finance, Children’s Services and Lifelong Learning, to agree changes to the 2025/26 Contract Sum if necessary.   ·  Noted that the contract sum for 2026/27 will be considered and approved as part of the Council’s budget setting process.   ·  Noted the contractual performance as set out in Appendix 2.   ·  Delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to amend the Articles of Association to effect changes to the board composition.