The Committee considered the report of the Strategic Director of Families and Wellbeing which sought approval for the terms of reference and nomination for the membership to the Children Sub-Committee (formerly the Attainment Sub-Committee) for the 2015/16 municipal year.

The Strategic Director of Families and Wellbeing introduced the report indicating that upon reflection on the progress of the Attainment Sub-Committee since its introduction, the Chair and Spokespersons and in consultation with officers had reviewed the priorities; it was now proposed that the Sub-Committee should re-focus its priorities to ensure that the key outcomes for children, as detailed in the Departmental Plan 2015/16 were scrutinised effectively.

RESOLVED: That

(1)the terms of reference for the Children Sub-Committee be approved;

(2)  the following nominations for members to the Children Sub-Committee be agreed as follows:- M. McLaughlin, W. Smith, A. Davies, T. Norbury, W. Clements, P.Hayes and A. Brighouse.