Issue details

Children's Services Update

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