Agenda and minutes

The Director of Children’s Services welcomed everyone to the Board meeting and thanked them for their attendance.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillor Amanda Peers, Geraldine Gerrard, Andrea Green, Gail Hopper, Josie Kershaw, Rebecca Key, Inspector Marcus Noden, Julie Parker, Danny Pearson, Tony Ryan, Heidi Shaw, Zoe Turner and Joanne Whittingham.

Councillors and officers to declare any interests which they have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

Members were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

No interests were declared.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2021.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 13 October 2021 were approved as a correct record.

To consider a report of the Director of Public Health.

This report provides details relating to the Stockport Active Communities Strategy for 2022-2030 including the vision and objectives, whole system approach and principles.

The Board is asked to note the report.

Officer contact: Megan Palin, megan.palin@stockport.gov.uk  

Russ Boaler (Consultant PE & Sports Development) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) relating to the Stockport Active Communities Strategy for 2022-2030 including the vision and objectives, whole system approach and principles.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·       The Board welcomed the presentation and the information relating to the current Stockport picture.

·       Clarification was sought relating to the active vs inactive children in Stockport. In response, it was stated that prior to the pandemic the data was better across the Greater Manchester area. However, the pandemic has had an impact on the data gathering and sample sizes were a lot smaller than usual. The trend has seen at a national level the impact on children and young people, but Stockport’s data was now stronger due to the strong school’s programme.

·       The Board enquired about working in partnership and any specific plans going forward. In response, it was noted that there was a detailed action plan that supported the strategy which was being formulated that would take into account the system, the children and their carers, schools etc.

·       There was a link with mental wellbeing which was important to developing the mental health and wellbeing framework approach.

·       There was a need to do always do more in terms of physical activity across the borough in the schools.

·       Need to involve and include the voluntary sector/groups e.g. scouts and church groups too in activities like sports.

The Chair requested that the presentation be taken to the Headteachers and Early Years setting and forums.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Children’s Services.

This report provides an update on the Early Years Priorities from the Children and Young People’s Strategy for 2020 to 2023.

The Board is asked to note the report.

Officer contact: Maura Appleby, maura.appleby@stockport.nhs.uk

Maura Appleby (Parenting Service Manager) submitted report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the Early Years Priorities from the Children and Young People’s Strategy for 2020 to 2023.

The Chair commented that it was a well-developed strategy and in linked into everyone and everything.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Children’s Services.

This report provides the details of a refreshed approach to developing services across the life course.

The Board is asked to comment and note the report.

Officer contact: Heidi Shaw, Heidi.shaw@stockport.gov.uk

Carolyn Anderson (Children’s Transformation Lead) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the details of a refreshed approach to developing services across the life course.

Laura Mercer commented that a report relating to all age commissioning had already been submitted to the Commissioning Board for consideration and that social value planning work was already underway.

Jennifer Connolly stated that there was a link to the developing neighbourhoods model which could be picked up with Kathryn Rees and Laura Mercer.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Children’s Services.

This report provides an update on the implementation of team around the school into geographical footprints.

The Board is asked to comment and note the report.

Officer contact: Heidi Shaw, Heidi.shaw@stockport.gov.uk

Carolyn Anderson (Children’s Transformation Lead) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the implementation of team around the school into geographical footprints.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Education.

This report provides an update on the shared services programme between Stockport and Tameside.

The Board is asked to note the report.

Officer contact: Carolyn Anderson, carolyn.anderson@stockport.gov.uk

Tim Bowman (Director of Education) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the shared services programme between Stockport and Tameside.

The Chair informed the Board that following the meeting if there were any questions, that members could email either the Chair, Tim or Carolyn directly.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider the Forward Plan of agenda items for future meetings of the Stockport Family Partnership Board.

The Board is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Charles Yankiah, 0161 474 3206, charles.yankiah@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Strategic Head of Service & Monitoring Officer (Legal & Democratic Governance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out planned agenda items for the Stockport Family Partnership Board’s next meeting.

It was requested that the next meeting on 4 May 2022 be brought forward.

The Chair commented that there were lots of work being progressed and this timeframe would allow it to be developed accordingly and as such the next scheduled date should remain as the 4 May 2022.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.