The Executive Board considered the attached report.

RECOMMENDED: That

(1)  the information contained in this report is noted; and

(2) Full Council approve the CYPP

            The Executive Board had considered a report of the Strategic Director, Children and Young People which provided a brief summary of the information and requirements as contained in the Children and Young People’s Plan Guidance.

The Halton’s Children and Young People Plan (CYPP) had been circulated to Members prior to Council for its consideration.

It was reported that the guidance had been published in February 2009 by DCSF to assist in areas in compiling the CYPP. The Plan must be a document of strategic intent which set the context of the children and young people living their lives within safe, prosperous communities where parents were enabled to work.

Reason for Decision

            It is a statutory requirement that Halton Borough Council produces and publishes a Children and Young People’s Plan.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

            None.

Implementation Date

            June 2009.

            RESOLVED: That

            (1) the information contained in the report be noted; and

            (2) the Children and Young People’s Plan be approved.

            The Board received a report form the Strategic Director, Children and Young People which provided the Executive Board with a brief summary of the information and requirements as contained in the Children and Young People’s Plan Guidance and present Halton’s Children and Young People Plan (CYPP).

            In February 2009 DCSF published guidance to assist areas in compiling the CYPP.  The report stated that the Plan must be a document of strategic intent, which sets the context of children and young people living their lives within safe, prosperous communities where parents were enabled to work.  Therefore, establishing effective links between CYPP and the Sustainable Communities Strategy had been a key requirement for this plan.   The guidance was concise but expects each plan to provide a number of key elements and statements.  In addition the plan must address how local areas would improve the outcomes for children and young people with specific reference to children and young people, there were also a number of additional requirements that needed explanation within each plan.  The required elements for local plans fundamentally asked a range of key questions which were detailed in the report.

REASON(S) FOR DECISION

It is a statutory requirement that Halton Borough Council produces and publishes a Children and Young People’s Plan.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED

None.

IMPLEMENTATION DATE

June 2009.

            RESOLVED:  That

1)     The information contained in the report be noted; and

2)     The Executive Board endorsed the CYPP to be approved by Full Council.