The Corporate Parenting Panel of Warwickshire Council met on Monday 15 June 2026 to discuss updates on children's homes, performance data, and the Virtual School's report. The panel also reviewed the Local Offer for care-experienced young people and planned future work.

Updates from the Chair, Directors and Senior Officers

The Chair, Directors, and Senior Officers were scheduled to provide updates on matters within the remit of the panel. This would have included any significant developments or emerging issues concerning children and young people in Warwickshire.

Voice, Influence & Change Team

The Voice, Influence & Change Team was expected to present updates on their recent activities. This would typically involve reporting on initiatives aimed at ensuring children and young people in care have their voices heard and can influence decisions affecting them. This could include updates from forums such as the Care Leavers Forum and youth participation groups.

Warwickshire Children's Homes

The panel was scheduled to receive verbal updates regarding each of Warwickshire's Children's Homes. These updates would likely have covered operational matters, occupancy levels, staffing, and any recent inspections or developments within these residential settings.

Performance Data

A report on performance data was scheduled for discussion. This would have provided key statistics and trends relating to Children in Care (CiC) and care leavers. Information presented likely included data on placement sufficiency, legal status of children, health outcomes, and missing episodes.

Virtual School Report

The panel was set to review the Warwickshire Virtual School's report for Summer 2026. This report would have detailed the educational attainment and progress of Children in Care (CiC). It would have covered outcomes at various educational stages, from Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 4 and post-16, as well as the Virtual School's wider work on enrichment, training, and support for schools.

Annual Review of the Local Offer for Care Experienced Young People

A significant item on the agenda was the Annual Review of the Local Offer for Care Experienced Young People. This review, mandated by the Children and Social Work Act 2017, details the support available to care leavers aged 16-25. The report was expected to cover performance, impact, feedback from young people, and proposed areas for future development, with a recommendation that the panel note and comment on the review.

Development of the Work Programme and Items on the Forward Plan

The panel was scheduled to discuss the development of its work programme and consider items from the Forward Plan relevant to its remit. This would have involved planning future agenda items and ensuring the panel's work aligns with the council's strategic priorities for children and young people.

Learning from Reviews - Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Partnership

The panel was due to consider learning from reviews conducted by the Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Partnership. This item, likely involving exempt or confidential information, would have focused on identifying lessons learned from serious case reviews or other significant reviews to improve safeguarding practices.