To consider and recommend for approval the Yes We Can plan, as the strategic partnership plan for children and young people in Herefordshire.

THAT:

(a)             Cabinet recommend to Council to approve the Yes We Can plan.

(b)             Cabinet noted the priorities within the Yes We Can plan would be considered as part of the Council’s Root and Branch Reviews

Whilst there is no longer a statutory duty on the local authority to publish a children and young people’s plan, it is still a requirement under the Budget and Policy Framework to seek Council approval if such a plan is developed by partners. The plan is a crucial vehicle to enable services to be delivered effectively across partners to improve outcomes for children and young people in Herefordshire.

There is no longer a statutory requirement to have a plan of this nature. However, partners and stakeholders are committed to working together and therefore the plan will help to maintain a focus and vision on the desired outcomes for children and young people living, studying and working in Herefordshire.