Issue - meetings

(a)         That that committee recommends that Flintshire County Council adopts ‘the pledge’ and adopts the Corporate Parenting Charter: ‘A Promise for Wales.’

(b)       That the Children’s Services Forum take a lead in measuring organisational success and commitment to the Corporate Parenting Charter.

In presenting the report the Senior Manager for Children’s Services referenced the launch by Welsh Government (WG) of the Corporate Parenting Charter: A Promise for Wales in September 2023. Information was provided on the 11 principles and 9 promises which were contained within the Charterand formed part of an ambitious vision for transforming Children’s Services in Wales. It was explained how the Young Ambassadors who had attended the Care Leavers Summit and met Welsh Government Ministers had developed the shared vision for the future, these included young people from Flintshire. It was explained that if Flintshire signed the Charter and Promises it must ensure that the promises and ambitions were heard within the council with young voices involved. Work had been undertaken to deliver this to ensure that it was successful and once the Council had signed up it was proposed to report back annually on the progress and difference that it was making.

            In response to a question from Councillor Carol Ellis, the Cabinet Member for Social Services confirmed that this would be presented to Cabinet and full Council to enable every member to be part of the process.

            Councillor Hilary McGuill was delighted that this was here for all Councillors to sign and referred to the work undertaken by the children on the Childrens Services Forum who were an asset to the Council. They had assisted with processes around the interview process and housing and their contributions had been invaluable.

The first recommendation was moved and seconded by Councillors Hilary McGuill and Carol Ellis.

The second recommendation was moved and seconded by Councillors Gladys Healey and Mel Buckley.

RESOLVED:

(a)         That that committee recommends that Flintshire County Council adopts ‘the pledge’ and adopts the Corporate Parenting Charter: ‘A Promise for Wales.’

(b)       That the Children’s Services Forum take a lead in measuring organisational success and commitment to the Corporate Parenting Charter.