Summary
This report will provide an update on
Children’s Services continuous improvement and set out the
progress being made in delivering the national reforms to services
for children. It will outline how these reforms are being
implemented locally and the impact they are having on practice,
workforce development, and improved outcomes for children, young
people, and families.
Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being
considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be
available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken
by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or
requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock
Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk. If
you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please
also contact Democratic Services.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/03/2026
Decision due: 7 Apr 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Adam Price, Portfolio Holder for Children's Services (including statutory responsibility) adam.price@medway.gov.uk
Lead director: Lee-Anne Farach
Contact: Celia Buxton, Assistant Director, Education and SEND Email: celia.buxton@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 331013, Kelly Cogger, Assistant Director, Children's Social Care Email: kelly.cogger@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 335618.
Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Children and Young People