Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence.

Members to declare any interests in matters to be discussed at the meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 13 November 2023 as a correct record.

To determine whether there are any additional items of business to be considered as a matter of urgency.

To consider and comment upon Sandwell Children’s Safeguarding Partnership’s (SCSP) compliance to its statutory functions for responding to serious child safeguarding incidents and the procedures in place around Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews.

To consider and comment upon Child Friendly Sandwell.

To consider and comment upon the work of the Sandwell Thrive Board in the development, implementation, and review of its strategic plan to ensure that the emotional mental health and well-being needs of children and young people in Sandwell are met.

Standing item to consider and note progress on implementation of actions and recommendations.

Standing item to consider the Children’s Services and Education Work Programme and future items on the Forward Plan.