Council and democracy

What it means

• Improving the achievement, life chances and well-being of all children and young people in Hertfordshire
• Strengthening our arrangements for safeguarding children at risk of abuse, neglect and putting in place better preventative services
• Raising the bar for all children and young people across Hertfordshire, particularly in the 14-19 phase of education
• Meeting the five outcomes for all children and young people, as set out by the Government in the Children Act 2004: being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, and achieving economic well-being