The Children's Trust Joint Committee is scheduled to consider a range of financial and operational plans for the Northamptonshire Children's Trust. Key discussions are expected to focus on the Trust's contract sums, savings targets, medium-term financial strategy, and its business plan for the coming years. The committee will also review the Trust's annual report on its service delivery contract for 2024/25.

Northamptonshire Children's Trust 2026/27 Contract Sum, Savings and MTFP

The committee is set to review the proposed contract sum for the Northamptonshire Children's Trust for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside its savings targets and Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP). The MTFP outlines the Trust's financial strategy for the period 2026 to 2029. This discussion will likely involve an examination of the financial health and future planning of the Trust.

Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan 2026/27 - 2028/29

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to the Northamptonshire Children's Trust Business Plan, covering the period from 2026/27 to 2028/29. This plan will detail the Trust's strategic objectives and operational priorities for the upcoming years. The report pack includes an appendix with the full business plan document.

Northamptonshire Children's Trust Annual Report of the Service Delivery Contract 2024/25

The committee will receive the Annual Report of the Service Delivery Contract for the Northamptonshire Children's Trust for the 2024/25 financial year. This comprehensive report, spanning over 400 pages, is expected to provide an in-depth overview of the Trust's performance, achievements, and challenges in delivering services. It includes appendices covering the Trust's performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and a scorecard for the end of March 2025, as well as a specific report on Fostering for the 2024-2025 period.

Northamptonshire Children's Trust 2025/26 Forecast Position and Savings

The committee's agenda also includes a review of the Northamptonshire Children's Trust's forecast financial position and savings for the 2025/26 financial year. This will involve examining the latest financial projections and any anticipated savings measures. An appendix provides the detailed finance report for this period.