Family Services Select Committee
What does this select committee do?
The Family Services Select Committee reviews topics related to:
- social services for children and families
- education, training and youth services
- early years, childcare and play services
- sports education
- libraries and related services
The committee looks at these topics throughout the year by discussing reports at formal meetings, holding single-topic meetings for in-depth reviews and setting up working groups.
The committee also gathers evidence by listening to residents and experts.
Current priorities for 2026 to 2027
- Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEETS) including the adult education offer.
- Early intervention - school exclusions
- Social Care reforms – Best Start and SEND reforms
- Youth provision a focus on sport
- School Attendance
- Safeguarding
Read meeting papers and agendas on the council committee pages.