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Introductions and Apologies (10 mins) To note attendees and any apologies for absence. Icebreaker – getting to know each other. Minutes: Introductions were made round the room and it was noted that Kris would Chair this meeting, with support from County Councillor Winder.
Apologies were noted from Amy, Liam, Marcellus and Tasha |
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Healthy Eating (25 mins) Presented by representatives from the East Children in Care Council; · What young people would like · Meal planning and young people’s invitation Additional documents:
Minutes: Liam led the Board through a presentation on healthy eating.
The Board undertook some group exercises regarding the balance of the various food groups and the challenge of providing food for ten people on a budget of £30 per day.
The Board in groups also recorded its ideas for advocating healthy eating and these ideas have been attached to these notes. |
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Communicating with Young People (25 mins) Presented by representatives from the North Children in Care Council. Additional documents:
Minutes: Kieron led the Board through a brief session on how best to communicate with young people.
The Board, in groups, discussed the various options and these have been recorded on the sheets attached to this. |
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Break (10 mins) |
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Involvement in Formal Meetings (30 mins) Presented by representatives from the Central Children in Care Council: · Reviews · Corporate Parenting Board · Revisiting the Golden Rules Additional documents:
Minutes: Kris led the Board in a discussion regarding the involvement of children and young people in formal meetings such as: reviews and Corporate Parenting Board and the use of the 'Golden Rules'.
The Board noted down its suggestions which are attached to these notes. The Board also welcomed the fact the Burnley Children's Trust Board are looking at the Golden Rules to see if they may be used as a way of communicating with Children and Young People. |
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What Next? (10 mins) Suggestions for future meetings. Additional documents:
Minutes: Kris led the Board in considering what were hot topics for young people at the moment.
The Board felt the topics included interacting with Social Workers, County Councillors to visit Children in Care Council (CiCC) meetings, difficulties in reaching all Children in Care, transport to CiCC meetings, membership, structure and size of the CiCC. |
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AOB (10 mins) Any other business not represented on the agenda and questions. Minutes: There were no items of any other business identified. |
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Date and Time of Next Meeting Next meeting to be held on the 6th September in the Oak Room, Woodlands Conference Centre, Chorley at 6pm (refreshments available from 5.30pm). Dr Maggie Atkinson, Children's Commissioner for England will be in attendance. Minutes: The Board noted that its next meeting was to be held on 6 September in the Oak Room, Woodlands Conference Centre, Chorley at 6pm (refreshments available from 5.30pm).and that Dr Maggie Atkinson, Children's Commissioner for England would be in attendance. |