Paul O'Donnell

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee Co-Optee

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, to discuss key areas of service delivery for the borough's children and young people. The agenda included updates on public health nursing, education standards, youth engagement services, and performance dashboards for early help and children's social care. The committee was also set to review its work programme for the upcoming year.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee Co-Optee

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee meeting on 20 January 2026 focused on the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate's budget and transformation plans. Key discussions included the appointment of a strategic transformation partner to drive further efficiencies and savings, the ongoing challenges and strategies related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision and transport, and the financial implications of demographic changes and market pressures within children's social care. The committee also reviewed the Education Estates Strategy, which addresses the management of surplus school places and the maintenance of school buildings.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee Co-Optee

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council's Children and Young People Scrutiny Sub-committee met to discuss the Children, Young People & Education (CYPE) Directorate's transformation, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, and performance data. The committee requested a report on the expansion of enhanced learning provisions and resolved to write to Ofsted about delays in registering children's homes.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee Co-Optee

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee met to review the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) directorate's stabilisation plan, the family hubs model, and the youth justice plan. They were also scheduled to review performance data and the committee's work programme for the coming year.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 13th May, 2025 6.30 pm