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.

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 22 June 2026.

This report provides an update on progress against the Council's Corporate Parenting commitments relating to:

•          Access to benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.

•          Work experience, careers and employment opportunities for Care Experienced Young People (CEYP).

The work forms part of BCP Council's wider commitment to improving outcomes for Care Experienced Young People by helping remove barriers, raise aspirations and provide practical opportunities that support independence, skills development and future employment.

 For the Board to consider and discuss arrangements for this event.

Board Members are asked to consider the Local Offer document (previously circulated to the June meeting) for an in-depth discussion. 

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

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

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

Monday 14 December 2026 – 5.00pm – 7.00pm

Monday 15 March 2027 – 5.00pm – 7.00pm

Monday 21 June 2027 – 5.00pm - 7.00pm