URL: https://democratic.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3992

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025-2028 following public consultation

Content: RESOLVED that the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025-28 and action plan is approved.   RECOMMENDED to Council that care experience is recognised as a protected characteristic. i.       The Children and Social Work Act 2017 requires that every Councillor and Officer within a Local Authority has the responsibility to act for every Child Looked After under the Council. This duty stretches to those leaving Care and the support the council provides until the age of 25.   ii.     This strategy is a crucial document that reflects the council’s commitment to supporting children and young people in care. It outlines the pledges promised to young people and offers actions that service areas and external partners have committed to, to ensure a council-wide approach to Corporate Parenting. No alternative options have been considered as the previous strategy expired in 2024. None

Date of Decision: June 24, 2025