To consider a report on the above Strategy’s.

The Group considered the submitted strategy which had been developed alongside a number of other strategies and plans to ensure that the Authority delivers the objectives within the Torbay Children and Young People’s Plan for all those that are in care.

The Group made the following recommendation to the Elected Mayor:

            That the draft Looked After Children and Corporate Parenting strategy attached at Appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved and that Director of Children’s Services be given delegated authority to make any final changes in consultation with key stakeholders, the Elected Mayor and Executive Lead for Children’s Services.

The Elected Mayor considered the recommendation as set above at the meeting and the record of decision, together with further information is attached to these minutes.