Agenda item

To receive an overview of Children, Families and Lifelong Learning performance to help inform future Committee business.

Witnesses

·         Clare Curran, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning

·         Rachael Wardell, Executive Director for Children, Families and Lifelong Learning

·         Tom Stevenson, Assistant Director for Quality Practice

Key points made in the discussion

1.    The Chair noted the sufficiency of looked after children placements over 20 miles from Surrey had remained stagnant over the last three-and-a-half years. Additionally, waiting times for ND pathway appointments had increased to 288 days.