Agenda and minutes
Venue: Warspite Room, Council House
Contact: Jake Metcalfe Email: democraticsupport@plymouth.gov.uk
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Apologies To receive apologies for non-attendance submitted by Councillors. Minutes: There were no apologies. |
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To note the appointment of Vice-Chair for the 2024/25 Municipal Year The Panel will note the appointment of Councillor Chris Wood as Vice-Chair for the 2024/25 municipal year. Minutes: The Panel agreed to note the appointment of Councillor Wood as Vice-Chair for the 2024/25 municipal year. |
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Declarations of Interest Councillors will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect to items on the agenda. Minutes: Councillor Gilmour declared a personal interest and was employed by NASUWT union. |
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To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 18 July 2024. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting that took place on 18 July 2024 were agreed as a true and accurate record. |
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Chair's Urgent Business To receive reports on business which in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration. Minutes: There were no items of Chairs urgent business. |
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Inclusive Practice to address exclusions and suspensions in Plymouth Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Cresswell (Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Apprenticeships) introduced the item to the Panel and highlighted the following key points:
In response to questions raised it was reported that:
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Elective Home Education in Plymouth Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Cresswell (Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Apprenticeships) presented the report to the Panel and highlighted the following key points:
In response to questions raised it was reported that:
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Minutes: Councillor Laing (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care, Culture and Communications) introduced the report with additions from Temilola Salimon (Service Director for Children, Young People and Families) to the Panel and highlighted the following:
In response to questions raised it was reported that:
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Family Homes for Plymouth Children Additional documents:
Minutes: Councillor Laing (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care, Culture and Communications) presented the report to the Panel and highlighted the following key points:
In response to questions raised it was reported that:
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Q1 2024/25 Performance Report Additional documents: Minutes: Paul Stephens (Performance Advisor) and Susan London (Performance Advisor) presented the report to the Board and in response to questions raised it was reported that:
The Panel agreed to note the report.
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Plymouth Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report 2023-2024 Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Laing (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care, Culture and Communications) introduced the report to the Panel and highlighted the following key points:
The Panel agreed a recommendation for:
1. The Chair of the Plymouth Children’s Safeguarding Board to write to faith groups in the city to be part of the Board.
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Minutes: Councillor Laing (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care, Culture and Communications) introduced the report to the Panel and highlighted the following key points:
In response to questions raised it was reported:
The Panel agreed recommend:
1. That a whole council briefing on early help be arranged which would contain information on what was available within Plymouth’s communities. |
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Youth Justice Service Minutes: Councillor Laing (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care, Culture and Communications) introduced the report to the Panel and highlighted the following key points:
In response to questions raised it was reported that:
Action: Councillors of the Panel would be invited to be introduced to the detached youth service team, before receiving a briefing and then having the opportunity to go out with them and be part of some of the work undertaken.
Action: Female violence programme added to the work programme.
The Panel agreed to note the report.
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Minutes: Councillors added the following to the work programme:
· School uniform policy · Free School Meals eligibility
The provision of play equipment and the availability of sites to play would be put forward to the Scrutiny Management Board. |
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Minutes: Councillors were provided with an update in relation to the action log contained within the report. |
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Exempt Business To consider passing a resolution under Section 100(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Minutes: The Panel did not enter part II discussions. |
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Confidential Minutes Minutes: The confidential minutes of the meeting that took place on 18 July 2024 were agreed as a true and accurate record. |