John Anthony

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee Officer

Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday 26th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Education Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss several key issues, including safeguarding, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), youth engagement, and the council's financial outlook, with a particular focus on children's services. The committee agreed to the scope of the Young Carers Task and Finish Group, and heard presentations on the Barnet Safeguarding Children Partnership's annual report, updates on SEND and alternative provision, and the My Say Matters youth and democracy initiative. Members also reviewed the Cabinet Forward Plan and discussed the financial challenges facing children's services.

Employment Sub-Committee Officer

Employment Sub-Committee - Wednesday 3rd December, 2025 3.00 pm

The Employment Sub-Committee convened to discuss and approve a senior management restructure within the Children and Family Service, ultimately voting to recommend the creation of two new Assistant Director posts to the Full Council for final approval. The restructure aims to consolidate existing interim arrangements and enhance the service's capacity to manage the evolving strategic landscape, particularly in light of upcoming reforms. The committee also addressed questions regarding trade union consultation, the statutory functions of the new posts, and the recruitment process.

Barnet Children's Partnership Board Chair

Barnet Children's Partnership Board - Tuesday 2nd September, 2025 4.30 pm, NEW

The Barnet Children's Partnership Board met on 2 September 2025 to discuss the future of the board, updates to the youth strategy, and children's social care reforms. The board was also scheduled to discuss verbal input from young people, and review the forward work programme and action tracker.

Health & Wellbeing Board POSTPONED Officer

Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday 17th July, 2025 9.30 am,