To consider the response to the recommendations arising from the Joint Scrutiny Review of the Transition from Leaving Care to Adult Life.

THAT

(i)                 the proposed response recommendations arising from the Joint Scrutiny Review of the Transition from leaving Care to Adult Life be approved; and

(ii)               a report be submitted to Cabinet in six months detailing the recommendations referred to in (i) above, together with the actions taken on those recommendations and that the report also take a more holistic approach on the health and environment culture.

The Review produced a number of specific recommendations for consideration by the Executive which are ultimately aimed at improving outcomes for young people leaving the looked after system and making the transition to adult life.

Following consideration of a range of alternatives, these recommendations were decided upon by the Review Group as the most appropriate means of addressing the issues raised.