Andrew Jepps

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 10:00am

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 23 July 2026 - 10:00am

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 10:00am

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the findings of a working group on Elective Home Education (EHE) and to plan its future work programme. The committee reviewed a comprehensive report on EHE, which highlighted a significant increase in the number of children being educated at home, both nationally and within Staffordshire. The committee also discussed the implications of new legislation and made several recommendations to address the growing demand and ensure the continued support and safeguarding of EHE children.

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 9 April 2026 - 10:00am

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Staffordshire Youth Justice Plan for 2025-2028 and receive an update on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). Key discussions also included the Safeguarding Online Referral Form, school absenteeism and exclusions, and school attainment.

Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10th March 2026 2:00pm

The Safeguarding and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss the findings of an Ofsted revisit to Children's Services and the data surrounding Return Home Interviews. The committee resolved to welcome the improvements identified by Ofsted, congratulate the staff involved, and schedule a follow-up report on the ILACS Implementation Plan for September. They also agreed to explore the scrutiny of the transition from the Care Director to Liquid Logic case recording system.