Issue - meetings

The Board received the performance management reports for quarter 4 of 2023-24 (1 January 2024 to 31 March 2024). 

The key priorities for development or improvement in 2023-24 were agreed by Members and included in the Local Authority’s Business Plan for the following Departments:

·       Education, Inclusion and Provision Services; and

·       Children and Families Services.

The reports detailed progress made against objectives, milestones and performance targets and provided information relating to key developments and emerging issues that had arisen during the period.  Members were requested to consider the progress and performance information and highlight any areas of interest and/or concern, where further information could be reported at a future meeting of the Board.

The increases in the numbers of young people who were not in education, employment or training (NEETS) in Halton was highlighted and discussed.  This was higher than in neighbouring authorities and the possible reasons for this was being looked into.   It was noted that the Council had a legal obligation to monitor this group of young people.

RESOLVED:  That the quarter 4 2023-24 performance management reports be received.