The Principal Accountant introduced this report which set out the financial monitoring information for the Children Overview & Scrutiny Committee. The report provided Members with detail to scrutinise budget performance for this area of activity. It covered the financial information as at quarter 2 2019/20 and included performance against the revenue budget (including savings) and performance against the capital budget.

Members noted the increase in the numbers and more complex needs being presented which had led to pressure on budgets, as well as the increase in costs from providers. Members also noted the forecast that many schools would be in a deficit position in the next financial year, although school’s budgets did not directly affect Service budgets.

Resolved - That the Financial Monitoring Report Quarter 2 be noted.