To consider any items which the Chair has agreed to have submitted as urgent.

To consider any appeals from the public against refusal to allow inspection of background documents and/or the inclusion of items in the confidential part of the agenda.

To allow Members an opportunity to [a] declare any personal, prejudicial or disclosable pecuniary interests they might have in any items which appear on this agenda; and [b] record any items from which they are precluded from voting as a result of Council Tax/Council rent arrears; [c] the existence and nature of party whipping arrangements in respect of any item to be considered at this meeting. Members with a personal interest should declare that at the start of the item under consideration.  If Members also have a prejudicial or disclosable pecuniary interest they must withdraw from the meeting during the consideration of the item.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 4 September 2024.

Report of the Acting Strategic Director (Children and Education Services)

This report provides an overview of the refreshed Young Carers Strategy 2024-2030.

Report and presentation of the Strategic Director of Education and Children’s Services   

This report and presentation outline how the Council aims to close the gap in educational outcomes for disadvantaged children and young people by working together with schools and partners to take targeted action as set out in the Education Strategy which was published in the summer.  

Report of the Director of Education

This report provides a progress update on the implementation and delivery of the Making Manchester Fairer Kickstarter Scheme - Improving Health Equity for Children and Young People – Children's element.

Report of the Governance and Scrutiny Support Unit

The monthly report includes the recommendations monitor, relevant key decisions, the Committee’s work programme and any items for information.