Hampshire County Council
Councillors:
78
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76
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49
Meetings (2026):
57
Meetings (2025):
155
Meeting
Corporate Parenting Board - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 1st October 2025
10:00 AM
Wednesday, 1st October 2025
10:00 AM
End:
Wednesday, 1st October 2025
2:00 PM
Wednesday, 1st October 2025
2:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
01 Oct 2025
01 Oct 2025
Location:
Ashburton Hall, EII Court, Winchester
Ashburton Hall, EII Court, Winchester
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Jodie Beckham
Care Experienced Adults Council Representative
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Orlanda Cooper
Hampshire's Foster Carers
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Katy Hutchings
Care Experienced Adults Council Representative
Absent
Conservative Deputy
Conservative Group - Vacancy
Not required
Agenda
1
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes
Apologies were received from Cllr Carpenter, Cllr Mummalaneni and Cllr North. Cllr Davies was in attendance as the Conservative Group deputy.
Cllr Forster, Executive Member for Education, was present at the invitation of the Chairman.
Cllr Forster, Executive Member for Education, was present at the invitation of the Chairman.
2
Declarations of Interest
All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
Minutes
Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Personal interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
In relation to item 11 on the agenda, Cllr Foster declared an interest as a trustee of the charity, Sasha's Project.
In relation to item 11 on the agenda, Cllr Foster declared an interest as a trustee of the charity, Sasha's Project.
3
Minutes of Previous Meeting
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting.
Attachments:
- Document Printed minutes 04062025 1000 Corporate Parenting Board 23 Sep 2025
Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed as a correct record.
4
Deputations
To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.
Minutes
No deputations were received.
5
Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes
The Chairman noted that a list of engagement opportunities for members of the Board for October to December had been circulated, and members were urged to attend as many as possible.
6
Board Members Feedback - Engagement and Recent Activities
To receive a verbal update from Corporate Parenting Board members on their recent engagement activities.
Minutes
Several members shared positive feedback in relation to recent Children in Care meetings they had attended.
Members reviewed the schedule of upcoming meetings and events and
assigned themselves as observers to attend and report back to the Board.
Members reviewed the schedule of upcoming meetings and events and
assigned themselves as observers to attend and report back to the Board.
7
Corporate Parenting Board Action Log
To receive an update from the Director of Children’s Services on the Corporate Parenting Board’s Action Log.
Attachments:
- Document Corporate Parenting Board Action Log - 18.09.2025 23 Sep 2025
Minutes
The Corporate Parenting Board reviewed their updated Action Log.
RESOLVED:
That the Corporate Parenting Board noted the updated Action Log.
RESOLVED:
That the Corporate Parenting Board noted the updated Action Log.
8
Children in Care Annual Report 2024-25
To receive the annual report on Children in Care with a focus on County Councillors’ roles as Corporate Parents.
Attachments:
- Document CPB report - CIC annual reort 1.10.25 23 Sep 2025
- Document Presentation 23 Sep 2025
Minutes
The Corporate Parenting Board received the annual report from the Director of Children’s Services on the activity of the Children in Care service from April 2024 to March 2025 inclusive.
The report updated members on the current numbers, demographic and legal status of Children in Care alongside details of the average length of time in care. Officers set out recent developments, participation opportunities and the current priorities for the service which had been set following young people’s feedback.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that:
· A virtual memory box will be used alongside a physical one to complement each other.
· Officers are aware of the need to increase the support provided to Foster Carers during reunification.
· Challenge Cards are to be rebranded so they can be used for a wider range of actions.
RESOLVED:
· That the Corporate Parenting Board noted the contents of the report, and the progress made.
· That the Corporate Parenting Board considered ways of raising awareness of Children in Care, listening to their views and improving outcomes for them, within their constituencies.
The report updated members on the current numbers, demographic and legal status of Children in Care alongside details of the average length of time in care. Officers set out recent developments, participation opportunities and the current priorities for the service which had been set following young people’s feedback.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that:
· A virtual memory box will be used alongside a physical one to complement each other.
· Officers are aware of the need to increase the support provided to Foster Carers during reunification.
· Challenge Cards are to be rebranded so they can be used for a wider range of actions.
RESOLVED:
· That the Corporate Parenting Board noted the contents of the report, and the progress made.
· That the Corporate Parenting Board considered ways of raising awareness of Children in Care, listening to their views and improving outcomes for them, within their constituencies.
9
Continuing and Complex Children’s Care
To receive a report setting out the joint working arrangements to support children and young people with continuing and complex health needs.
Attachments:
- Document CPB report - Complex Commissioning Report 23 Sep 2025
- Document Agenda Item 9 presentation 23 Sep 2025
Minutes
The Corporate Parenting Board received a report from the Director of Children’s Services The purpose of the report was to assure Members of the joint working arrangements to support children and young people with continuing and complex health needs.
Officers outlined the collaborative model between Hampshire County Council and NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB), which ensures that children aged 0-18 receive coordinated, multi-agency support tailored to their individual circumstances.
Members also heard detail of the integrated decision-making process that govern access to pathways to support children with continuing and complex lives. These pathways included Continuing Care, Section 117 aftercare, Individual Funding Requests and Complex Lives.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that:
· Hockley House was expected to be full within the next three weeks and that the exit plan for the first young person to be placed there was due to be started as intended.
· Efforts were made to place young people as close to home as possible but this was not always possible for a number of reasons.
RESOLVED:
That the Corporate Parenting Board noted the report.
Officers outlined the collaborative model between Hampshire County Council and NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB), which ensures that children aged 0-18 receive coordinated, multi-agency support tailored to their individual circumstances.
Members also heard detail of the integrated decision-making process that govern access to pathways to support children with continuing and complex lives. These pathways included Continuing Care, Section 117 aftercare, Individual Funding Requests and Complex Lives.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that:
· Hockley House was expected to be full within the next three weeks and that the exit plan for the first young person to be placed there was due to be started as intended.
· Efforts were made to place young people as close to home as possible but this was not always possible for a number of reasons.
RESOLVED:
That the Corporate Parenting Board noted the report.
10
CAMHS Annual Report for Children in Care 2024-25
To receive the annual report from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for Children in Care (CIC) from NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
Attachments:
- Document CPB report - CAMHS Annual Report 24-25 23 Sep 2025
- Document Presentation 23 Sep 2025
- Document Updated presentation 23 Sep 2025
Minutes
The Corporate Parenting Board received the annual report from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Healthcare on CAMHS support for Children in Care.
Officers outlined the work of CAMHS in relation to Children in Care, which operated across seven bases to support the mental health needs of care-experienced young people. The team aims were to enhance placement stability, promote mental wellbeing, and support young people in fulfilling their potential through a trauma-informed, multi-agency approach.
Members noted that:
· Referrals & Activity: 354 CIC referrals were received across CAMHS teams, with 242 assessed by the CIC team. There has been a sustained increase in referrals since 2019.
· Clinical Model: The team uses a trauma-informed, stepped care model incorporating Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), consultation, training, and direct intervention.
· Challenges: Placement shortages, delayed access to services, and increasing complexity of cases were noted. Many young people are placed far from home, often without school placements.
· Training & Development: Trauma training was delivered to CAMHS and residential staff. Plans are in place to expand DDP peer supervision and explore involvement in DDP research.
The Board also noted that CAMHS Strategic Priorities for 2025–26 included:
· Strengthening referral pathways via the Single Point of Access (SPA).
· Improving identification and support for CIC status in referrals.
· Expanding trauma-informed training and support for residential homes.
· Advocating for increased resources and funding to meet demand.
· Enhancing outcome measurement and data accuracy.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that:
· A separate Surrey and Borders service supported some of Hampshire’s residents but that services were aligned as much as possible.
· Waiting lists were prioritised based on clinical needs and a Hampshire young person would not take priority over an out of area young person placed in Hampshire.
RESOLVED:
That the Corporate Parenting Board noted the report.
Officers outlined the work of CAMHS in relation to Children in Care, which operated across seven bases to support the mental health needs of care-experienced young people. The team aims were to enhance placement stability, promote mental wellbeing, and support young people in fulfilling their potential through a trauma-informed, multi-agency approach.
Members noted that:
· Referrals & Activity: 354 CIC referrals were received across CAMHS teams, with 242 assessed by the CIC team. There has been a sustained increase in referrals since 2019.
· Clinical Model: The team uses a trauma-informed, stepped care model incorporating Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), consultation, training, and direct intervention.
· Challenges: Placement shortages, delayed access to services, and increasing complexity of cases were noted. Many young people are placed far from home, often without school placements.
· Training & Development: Trauma training was delivered to CAMHS and residential staff. Plans are in place to expand DDP peer supervision and explore involvement in DDP research.
The Board also noted that CAMHS Strategic Priorities for 2025–26 included:
· Strengthening referral pathways via the Single Point of Access (SPA).
· Improving identification and support for CIC status in referrals.
· Expanding trauma-informed training and support for residential homes.
· Advocating for increased resources and funding to meet demand.
· Enhancing outcome measurement and data accuracy.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that:
· A separate Surrey and Borders service supported some of Hampshire’s residents but that services were aligned as much as possible.
· Waiting lists were prioritised based on clinical needs and a Hampshire young person would not take priority over an out of area young person placed in Hampshire.
RESOLVED:
That the Corporate Parenting Board noted the report.
11
Motiv8 Care Councils update
To receive an update report regarding Hampshire’s Care Councils.
Attachments:
- Document CPB report - Care Councils and Motiv8 report Oct 25 (1) 23 Sep 2025
Minutes
The Corporate Parenting Board received a report from Motiv8 and the Hampshire Care Councils providing an update on their activities.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that Members would be sent the Care Council’s newsletters and details of their social media accounts.
RESOLVED:
That the Corporate Parenting Board noted the report.
In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that Members would be sent the Care Council’s newsletters and details of their social media accounts.
RESOLVED:
That the Corporate Parenting Board noted the report.
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