Councillor Vinnie Whitrow
Email: vinnie.whitrow@northnorthants.gov.uk
Council: North Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 15th December, 2025 7.00 pm, PROVISIONAL
Council - Thursday 11th December, 2025 6.00 pm
The upcoming North Northamptonshire Council meeting will address key issues including the adoption of a new Corporate Plan, approval of the Corporate Parenting Board's annual report, and proposed changes to council tax premiums. Councillors will also discuss the Youth Justice Plan, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme, and a Community Governance Review.
Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss educational outcomes, inclusion, and the progress of children in care. The committee approved recommendations for improving educational standards, supporting inclusive practices, and enhancing support for vulnerable students. They also reviewed and approved the committee's work programme for the coming year.
Council - Thursday 30th October, 2025 6.00 pm
North Northamptonshire Council met to discuss the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan, and to agree changes to the political balance on council committees. The council approved the recommendations set out in the Northamptonshire Youth Justice Plan 2024/25, and also approved changes to political balance on its committees.
Scrutiny Management Board - Monday 22nd September, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of the North Northamptonshire Council's Scrutiny Management Board, Councillor Trevor Conway was appointed chair, the Scrutiny Executive Protocol was approved, the Scrutiny Development Plan was approved, and the Scrutiny Work Programme for 2025/26 was approved. Apologies were received from Councillor Helen Howell.
Decisions from Meetings
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Virtual School Head Annual Report 2024/2025
From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...to request an update in 12 months with clear metrics and timelines regarding the Virtual School Head Annual Report 2024/2025, and to share best practice/learning across the Council and with external partners.
Recommendations Approved
Educational Inclusion and Partnerships
From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...to note the findings of a report on educational inclusion and partnerships, support the development of a targeted improvement plan, endorse the continued implementation of the Alternative Provision plan, support collaborative work to improve attendance and reduce exclusions, and request a further update in 12 months to evaluate progress.
Recommendations Approved
Children, Young Person & Education Scrutiny Committee - Work Programme
From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...to note the Scrutiny Work Plan as it relates to the Children’s, Young Persons and Education Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting held on 8th September 2025
From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...to approve the minutes of their meeting held on 8th September 2025 as a correct record, to recommend regular monitoring updates on Family Hubs, and to request a regular monitoring update on attendance, elective home education, and alternative provision be added to their work plan.
Recommendations Approved
Analysis of 2025 Educational Outcomes
From: Children's, Young Persons & Education Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 25, 2025
...to support the continued improvement of educational standards, particularly in local authority-maintained settings, through the Education Improvement Framework, and to request measurable improvement targets for all key stages and vulnerable groups with annual progress updates.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 44