Archived committee papers

Special Needs Panel Meetings (Ceased May 2004)

ARCHIVE CONSTITUTION REPORTS and MEMBERSHIP

Membership: 7
Quorum: 3

Description

• To take a lead role in matters relating to the County Council's work in supporting children with educational, social and medical needs and the support of their families.
• To ensure that the CSF Strategy, Achievement and Resources Cabinet Panels are fully informed when considering issues relating to these vulnerable children and their families.
• To co-ordinate member visits to establishments for children with special needs and appropriate reporting back.

Areas of work :

• children with physical disabilities
• children with mental health problems
• children with other medical conditions, eg Autism
• children who are poor attendees
• families that need respite care
• families that are supported by family centres and other CSF services

Total membership is 7 (4:3) with one of the 3 being a parent governor or church representative on the Scrutiny Committee (voting). This place is taken by Parent Governor representative, Pat Cherry.

Administrator/Contact for this Panel: Sue Westgate (01992) 588539

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