Annex: Programme for the
Committee's visit to Ipswich, 8 April 2014
Members attending the visit: Mr
Graham Stuart MP (Chair), Alex Cunningham MP, Bill Esterson MP,
Ian Mearns MP, Caroline Nokes MP, Mr David Ward MP and Craig Whittaker
MP.
Suffolk County Council
Introductory meeting and overview of
the day with: Sue Cook, Director of Children and Young People's
Services; Lisa Chambers, Cabinet Member for Education, Skills
and Young People; John Gregg, Service Director; and Cliff James,
Head of Corporate Parenting.
Visits to 'other arrangements'
Group 1: Visit to YMCA, to see:
· Hostel provision with housing
related support.
· Two houses with higher-level
support.
· Supported lodgings scheme.
Group 2: Visit to Prospect Street, a
house provided by Anglia Care Trust that accommodates four young
people.
Suffolk Children in Care Council
Working lunch, meeting the Suffolk Children
in Care Council.
Roundtable discussion
Discussion with local authority officers
from the region and service providers.
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