Agenda

The committee is advised that the public may be excluded from meetings whenever it is likely in view of the nature of the proceedings that exempt information would be disclosed. Meetings of the Corporate Parenting Committee are attended by representatives of Care In Action (CIA), the council’s Children in Care Council. The committee is therefore recommended to exclude the press and public for the duration of the meeting,  as the attendance of CIA representatives necessitates the disclosure of the following category of exempt information, set out in the Local Government Act 1972:  - information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, any relevant disclosable pecuniary, personal or prejudicial interests in the items on this agenda.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

This is an opportunity for members of BCJ 2.0 to feed back on activities over the last quarter and facilitate discussion on issues pertinent to Brent children and young people with members. This will include a progress update on co-produced work relating to the Bright Spots Action Plan.

To receive an update on actions agreed at previous Committee meetings.

To receive an update on the recent Ofsted Inspection of Local Authority Children’s Services (ILACS) Focused Visit which took place in November 2025.

To receive information about the implementation of the Brent Looked After Children and Care Leavers Placement Sufficiency Strategy 2025-2029 outlining how Brent will meet the current and future placement needs of children looked after and care experienced young people.

To receive an update on the progress of work undertaken to open the local authority’s own Residential Children’s Home.

Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Deputy Director – Democratic and Corporate Governance or their representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.