Canon Carolyn Shoyer

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 1 September 2026 - 2.00 pm

Leicestershire Schools' Forum - Wednesday, 24 June 2026 10.00 am

The Leicestershire Schools' Forum met on Wednesday 24 June 2026 to discuss the financial health of the county's schools, the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) outturn, and reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. The meeting also covered the early years budget for the upcoming academic year.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 2.00 pm

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Tuesday 2 June 2026 to discuss a range of important topics concerning children and families in Leicestershire. Key areas scheduled for discussion included proposals for future school term dates, the growing issue of elective home education, and an update on the council's Corporate Parenting Strategy. The committee also reviewed the latest performance report for the Children and Family Services Department and considered national reforms affecting schools and children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Leicestershire Council met on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, to discuss proposals for expanding community-based support for early years children with additional needs, review the Building Education Services Together programme plan, and consider the Oakfield Short Stay School and the Quarter 3 2025-26 performance report.

Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Leicestershire County Council met on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, to discuss the council's financial strategy, departmental plans, school place provision, and performance reports. Key topics included the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030, the draft Children and Family Services Departmental Plan for 2026-2029, and the School Places Strategy for 2026-2031. The committee also reviewed the Quarter 2 2025/26 performance report for the Children and Family Services Department.