NOTICE OF MEETING

Meeting POLICY AND RESOURCES SCRUTINY AND SELECT COMMITTEE - INQUIRY PANEL 1

Date and Time WEDNESDAY, 30 MARCH 2005 AT 2.00 P.M.

Place THE WELLINGTON ROOM, THE CASTLE,

WINCHESTER

Telephone enquiries to ANDREW SAINT

(01962) 841841 ext 5602

e-mail: email: [email protected]

Peter C B Robertson LLB Solicitor

Chief Executive

The Castle Winchester SO23 8UJ

AGENDA

1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or a personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare their personal interest and having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter is discussed. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate.

2. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

To receive any communications the Chairman may have for this meeting.

3. DEPUTATIONS

To receive any deputations.

4. SUBJECT MATTER FOR THE INQUIRY

How can we respond effectively to early indicators that a child is at risk of detrimental outcomes (emotionally, socially, educationally and/or mentally) and through early intervention reduce the likelihood of their having difficulties later on.

5. EVIDENCE FROM WITNESSES

To receive written and oral evidence from witnesses as follows:

(i) Viv West (Project Manager, Childrens Fund) and Kate Hart (Children and Families County Manager, Operations) Hampshire County Council - 2.00 p.m.

(ii) Councillor Mrs F. Hindson, Executive Member for Social Care, Hampshire County Council - 3.00 p.m.

This agenda is also available on the County Council's website (click on www.hants.gov.uk/decisions) and can be provided on request in large print or Braille or on disk. Contact details as shown above.

County Councillors attending as appointed members of this committee or by virtue of Standing Order 17.5; or with the concurrence of the Chairman in connection with their duties as members of the Council or as a local County Councillor qualify for travelling expenses.