Maria Tenny

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.

Staffordshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday 11th March 2026 2:00pm

The Staffordshire Health and Wellbeing Board met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 to discuss progress on the Health in Early Life priority, focusing on reducing infant mortality, and to review the board's structure and future plans. Key decisions included endorsing the infant mortality prevention programme, approving revised terms of reference for the board, and agreeing a forward plan for future meetings.