The Director of Law, Governance and Strategy (Monitoring Officer) and the Transition Director have submitted a report to update Council on the arrangements and board for The Oxfordshire Children’s Trust and the Council’s work for Children and Young People in the city.

Recommendation: Council resolves to:

1.    Note the report and the documents appended to it

The Director of Law, Governance and Strategy (Monitoring Officer) and the Transition Director have submitted a report to update Council on the arrangements and board for The Oxfordshire Children’s Trust and the Council’s work for Children and Young People in the city.  

Councillor Munkonge introduced the report, noting that the report summarises the collaborative work undertaken to improve health, wellbeing and outcomes for children and young people across Oxfordshire. A summary of this Council’s work was provided and COuncillor Munkonge also highlighted key challenges which remain in relation to improving SEND services.  

Councillor Turner reflected on several examples of positive and inclusive work of this district council and asked whether as well as targeted initiatives, whether more general opportunities for all young people could be supported. Councillor Munkonge confirmed that there would be more opportunities.  

Councillor Miles asked whether future updates could include information on the city centre playground proposals. Councillor Munkonge confirmed this is a rolling project.  

Council noted the report and the documents appended to it.