Decision details

The Children and Young People's Plan (CYPP) sets out the priorities and actions for the development of all local services relating to children and young people in Sefton over the period 2015-2020. The Plan contains 4 key priority areas:

1. Ensure all children and young people have a positive educational experience
2. Ensure all children are supported to have a healthy start in life and a healthy adulthood
3. Improving the quality of lives of children and young people with additional needs and vulnerabilities, to ensure they are safe and fulfil their individual potential
4. Ensure positive emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people is achieved

The Plan will be submitted for sign off.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Social Care and Health which provided details of the draft Children and Young Peoples Plan which was centred on improving outcomes for children and young people and families across the Borough.

The Cabinet Member – Children, Schools and Safeguarding commended the work undertaken by the Sefton Youth Advisers as part of the production of the draft Children and Young Peoples Plan.

Decision Made:

That the Children and Young Peoples Plan for Sefton be approved.

Reasons for Decision:

There was a need to prepare and review a Children and Young People Plan under the Children Act 2004 to underpin the legislation.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None.