Decision details

To outline proposals for strengthening the quality of practice and provision in Children’s Services within the context of rising demand and the impact upon vulnerable families of factors including the cost of living.

Notice under Regulation 10: Key Decision where less than 28 days’ public notice has been given.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

1.    Acknowledges and notes the outcomes of the review of children’s services in Barnsley;

2.    Supports the proposal outlined in section 4 of this report and the actions within the development plan. This will include submitting quarterly children’s services performance and financial reports for Cabinet’s consideration; and

3.    Agrees to the required investment to support the development and improvement of the service, noted particularly in section 5 of the report.