The Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission is scheduled to consider the outcomes of an Ofsted Area SEND inspection and receive updates from Cabinet members on various policy areas. The meeting will also cover discussions on behaviour management, support for young parents, child safeguarding, and improving outcomes for Black children and young people.

Ofsted Area SEND Inspection

The commission is set to receive a verbal update on the findings of the Ofsted Area SEND inspection. This inspection focuses on the local area's provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The report pack includes the Item 4 Outcome of SEND Area Inspection 1.pdf document, which is likely to inform this discussion.

Cabinet Q&A with Deputy Mayor Bramble

A significant portion of the meeting will involve a question and answer session with Deputy Mayor Bramble. This session, scheduled for 19:30, will cover three key policy areas: admissions, including the in-year admissions process and the Fair Access Protocol; an update on Young Hackney, the council's youth service; and the 10 activities by age 10 programme. The relevant documentation for this segment is Item 5 - Cabinet Q A - DM Bramble.pdf .

Cabinet Q&A with Councillor Sizer

Following the session with Deputy Mayor Bramble, Councillor Sizer will also participate in a question and answer session, scheduled for 20:15. The topics for discussion include Children & Family Hubs, specialist SEND placements, and the provision of wraparound childcare. The document Item 6 - Cabinet Q A - Cllr Sizer.pdf contains further details on these areas.

Behaviour Management and School Inclusion

The commission is scheduled to discuss its outline recommendations regarding behaviour management and school inclusion. This item, set for 21:00, will likely involve reviewing strategies to improve behaviour in schools and ensure inclusive educational environments for all pupils. The supporting document is Item 7 - Behaviour Management and School Inclusion.pdf .

Support for Young Parents

The commission will note its response to its scrutiny of support for young parents through the Enhanced Health Visiting Service. This discussion, scheduled for 21:15, aims to review the effectiveness of current support mechanisms for young parents. The relevant document is Item 8 - Support for Young Parents.pdf .

Child Safeguarding Practice Review

A child safeguarding practice review concerning Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy is also on the agenda. The commission will note correspondence sent to the City & Hackney Safeguarding Partnership and the Department for Education regarding this review. This item is scheduled for 21:15 and is supported by Item 9 - Child Safeguarding Practice Review.pdf and Letter to CHSCP 2.pdf .

Improving Outcomes for Black Children & Young People

The commission is scheduled to note its response to its scrutiny of the Improving Outcomes for Black Children & Young People Programme. This agenda item, also at 21:15, will likely focus on strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the life chances and educational attainment of Black children and young people in Hackney. The document Item 10 -Improving Outcomes for Black Children Young People.pdf and IOBCY letter to DM Bramble.pdf are associated with this topic.

Housing Support for Families of Children with SEND

The commission will note its response concerning housing support for families of children with SEND. This item, scheduled for 21:15, will address the housing needs of families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities. The document Item 11 - Housing Support for Families of Children with SEND.pdf is relevant here.

Work Programme

The meeting will also include a review of the commission's work programme for 2025/2026. Additionally, the commission will confirm the scrutiny item for the first meeting of the new municipal year 2026/2027. This item is scheduled for 21:20 and is detailed in Item 12 - Work Programme.pdf and March 2026 Work Programme.pdf .

Minutes of Previous Meeting

Finally, the commission will note the minutes and actions from its previous meetings held on 10 December 2025, 12 January 2026, and 10 February 2026. The document Item 13 - Minutes of previous meeting.pdf contains these records.