To receive the relevant quarterly performance information.

The Head of Knowledge and Insight introduced the Q2 Performance Monitoring report.  Of the 46 key indicators,  Members attention was drawn to those indicators where targets had not been met.

In light of the report, Members discussed the following in summary:-

·         The reasons for a fall (in percentage terms) of Care Leavers who were engaged in education, training and employment.  Members also queried why this target had reduced.

·         The unprecedented number of residents that needed support to live in their communities and the reduction of the number of volunteers had caused concern.  A Member also raised the question of when scheme leaders could expect to be engaged and linked into the social prescribing initiative.

·         Disappointment that the number of schools rated good or outstanding had reduced.  Members were advised that four school improvement advisers’ appointments had been made to help achieve the target of 90% of schools achieving good or outstanding.

Members requested an update be provided at a future meeting that addressed the concerns of the Committee.

RECOMMENDED an update be provided on the areas of concern raised on the fall of performance measures outlined.