To note the work being undertaken in Herefordshire to ensure that disabled children and young people are not marginalised in implementing the Every Child Matters agenda.

THAT the work in this area be noted and the Charter be accepted and adopted as a best practice standard for the service.

This is a very important area of development and one which is under much scrutiny nationally  It is important therefore that Cabinet Members are aware of the work being undertaken in Herefordshire to ensure that disabled children and young people have a high profile on the Every Child Matters agenda.

There are no alternatives.

Already achieved nationally.  Local consultations on this and other strategies taking place January and March 2007