Decision details

1718118 Child Poverty Commission

Decision Maker: Director of Learning, Opportunities and Skills

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

We committed in the Children and Young People's Plan to be the most child friendly borough in the country. Placing the voice of children and young people at the heart of our work, and letting them shape the direction and intent of the work is an excellent opportunity to make good on that ambition.

Decision:

Approval for the Council to commission an external organisation, with a national reputation for excellence in the field to run a child led commission into children and young people's experiences of poverty.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - In-house - the Council manage the process

Option 2 - With external support (preferred option)

Publication date: 07/03/2018

Date of decision: 27/06/2017

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