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 or personal 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 Empire – BCJ 2.0 to feedback on recent activity.

To receive an update on the recent Ofsted Inspection of Local Authority Children’s Services (ILACS) which took place in April / May 2026.

To receive a summary of the activity alongside strengths and areas for growth in supporting care experienced children and young people in Brent. This report fulfils the Council’s statutory obligations to present an annual report to the Corporate Parenting Committee, in line with the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations (2010).

To receive information in relation to the health needs of children in care in Brent and the services provided to children in care in 2025-26.

To receive information about the contribution of Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) to the quality assurance and improvement of services for children who are looked after.

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.