Agenda item

Report of Director of Public Health

The Director of Public Health submitted a report (previously circulated) providing an overview of the Supporting Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing in Schools conference with Members.

The submitted report stated that the Public Health team organised and facilitated a conference on 11 February 2025 which was extremely well received from the majority of schools across the Borough. Members noted that there were 103 delegates in attendance from 33 schools and 14 local and national services which support work in schools.

The submitted report provided details of the event which included seven workshops, eight speakers delivering a range of regional and local updates and the launch of the consultation on the Healthy Lifestyle Survey, including an activity for all participants.

Reference was made to other outcomes from the day and feedback from the day, which was extremely positive. Members were informed of the intention to hold the conference on a biennial basis.

RESOLVED – That Members welcome the feedback from the conference and that future events be supported by this Committee.