CHILDREN'S SERVICES POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE

TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER, 2005 AT 10.00 A.M. (*)

THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CASTLE HILL OFFICES, THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

KELVIN RIDOUT

7356

e-mail: [email protected]

(*) PLEASE NOTE START TIME

1. APOLOGIES

To receive any apologies for absence.

2. 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.

3. MINUTES (Copy herewith)

To confirm the Minutes of the Children's Services Policy Review Committee held on 11 October, 2005.

4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

To receive any Chairman's communications.

5. DEPUTATIONS

To receive any deputations.

6. PRESENTATION ON "LIKE BEING RICH"

To receive a presentation by Howard Firth to help Councillors to understand the role of a Corporate Parent. It will involve showing parts of a DVD entitled "Like Being Rich".

7. PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING THE CHILDREN ACT

To receive an oral report by the Director of Children's Services on these matters.

8. BUDGET MONITORING 2005/06 - CHILDREN'S SERVICES
(Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Treasurer and Director of Children's Services on budget monitoring for the financial year 2005/06 in relation to the new Children's Services Department.

9. THE PERFORMANCE OF HAMPSHIRE SCHOOLS 2004 - 2005 (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Children's Services which summarises the achievements of Hampshire schools during the academic year 2004-2005.

10. REVIEW OF SCHOOL PLACES AT BURNHAM COPSE INFANT AND BURNHAM COPSE JUNIOR SCHOOLS AT TADLEY (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Children's Services on the outcome of consultations following the request from Burnham Copse Infant and Burnham Copse Junior Schools' governing bodies to consider amalgamating their schools.

11. PROGRESS REPORT ON HAMPSHIRE EXCELLENCE CLUSTER (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Children's Services on the progress of the Hampshire Excellence Cluster and the Behaviour Improvement Programme in Leigh Park, Havant.

12. FAMILY MENTORING SERVICES - PROGRESS REPORT (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Children's Services on progress with the introduction, on a phased basis, of the Family Mentoring Service.

13. GREEN PAPER "YOUTH MATTERS" (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Children's Services on the main themes of the Government's Green Paper "Youth Matters".

14. SCHOOL MEALS STRATEGY 2005/08 (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Children's Services on the proposed School Meals Strategy for 2005-2008.

15. CHILDREN'S SERVICES PRC - FORWARD PLAN 2005/06
(Copy herewith)

To receive a note of the Chief Executive on the Children's Services PRC Forward Plan for 2005/06.

16. QUESTIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE LEAD MEMBER FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR EDUCATION

To receive any questions which have been received.

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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.

Appointed and co-opted members similarly qualify for payment of travelling expenses.

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