Hope Burbridge

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 18 March 2026, was set to cover a wide range of topics concerning the well-being and development of children and young people in Bromley. Key areas for discussion included updates on the Children, Education and Families Portfolio Plan, budget monitoring, and the capital programme. The committee was also scheduled to review the Bromley Virtual School Annual Report, the Children, Education and Families Risk Register, and performance data for children's services. Additionally, significant policy development items were on the agenda, including a deep dive into the disadvantage gap in education outcomes and the education outcomes for children in Bromley schools.

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the upcoming financial year, including an update on the deficit recovery plan. The committee was also set to review the draft budget for the Children, Education and Families portfolio for 2026/27, alongside an annual update on the Youth Justice Service.

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 11 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee of Bromley Council scheduled a meeting to discuss a range of issues, including budget monitoring, capital programme monitoring, the Education Commissioning Plan, and the annual reports from the Independent Reviewing Officer and the Local Authority Designated Officer. The meeting was also scheduled to include a portfolio holder update, a review of matters outstanding, and a forward work programme.

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee Co-Optee

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 11 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee met on 11 September 2025, and among other things, discussed the Children and Young People's Plan 2025-2029, the constitution of the Schools Forum, and a deep dive into children and young people's mental health and wellbeing services. The committee supported the recommendations in all of the reports they discussed.

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee

Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 18 June 2025 7.00 pm

The Children, Education and Families Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee met on 18 June 2025, and among the topics discussed were the appointment of co-opted members, the 2024/25 Q4 update and 2025/26 refreshed plan for the Children, Education and Families Portfolio, and the Education Planned Maintenance Programme for 2025/26. The committee also reviewed contract extensions for the Bromley Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service and the Short Breaks Framework, and received an annual update on Early Intervention and Family Support.