Decision Maker: Children's Trust Joint Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 28, 2026

Purpose:

Content: 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.