Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence for the meeting.

To receive information on any changes in the membership of the Committee.

Note – When a member of a Committee is unable to attend a meeting of a Committee or Sub-Committee, the relevant Political Group Leader (or their nominated representative) may, by notice to the Monitoring Officer (or their nominated representative) prior to the meeting, appoint a substitute member from within the same Political Group. The contact details on the front of this agenda should be used for notifications.

For the Board to appoint a Vice-Chair for the 2025/26 municipal year.

Councillors are requested to declare any interests on items included in this agenda. Please refer to the workflow on the preceding page for guidance.

Declarations received will be reported at the meeting.

Any other members of the Board may declare an interest for the purpose of transparency.

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Meeting held on 17 March 2025.

The revised Terms of Reference to be referred to Council for inclusion within the BCP Council Constitution.

This presentation outlines the key areas of learning from the completion of the BRIGHT SPOTS survey in 2024.

The survey aimed to hear the experience of children in care and care experienced young people, providing a picture of the key areas of their lives in the BCP area. It provides a basis from which BCP council and corporate parents can identify what we are doing well, and what could be improved for our young people.

The Preparing for Adulthood Team supports young people aged 14–25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. They begin transition screening at age 14/15 (Year 10) to assess eligibility under the Care Act 2014 and plan for adult social care needs. From 2024/25, they aim to start discussions earlier, at age 13/14 (Year 9).

Eligible young people receive ongoing support until age 25 or until transition is complete. The team offers guidance on housing, health, education, employment, legal rights, and more. They do not fund services for under-18s or support individuals without significant, non-circumstantial disabilities.

To consider and amend the Board’s Forward Plan as appropriate.

The following item is for information for Corporate Parenting Board

members. There will not be time allocated at the meeting for discussion of

this item unless notification is received in advance of the meeting of questions or comments. These should be sent to democratic.services@bcpcouncil.gov.uk by Wednesday 11 June 2025.

Quarterly updating performance data summary for children in Care and Care Experienced young people open to BCP Council.

The Board is asked to note the future dates arranged for meetings of the Board as follows:

Monday 29 September 2025

Monday 15 December 2025

Monday 16 March 2026

Monday 22 June 2026