Cabinet, Tue 11 Nov 2025
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The papers
- Ofsted Focused Visit - July 2025
It recommended: “consider and comment on the findings of the Ofsted Focused Visit which were published on 1 September 2025.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the findings of the Ofsted Focused Visit which were published on 1 September 2025; and 2) note that the areas of improvement set out in the 2023 ILACS have been addressed and recognised by Ofsted. Reasons 34.3 East Sussex has maintained a focus on the key priority outcome of keeping vulnerable people safe. The response letter recognises the improvements made following the last ILACS in 2023, in relation to the Public Law Outline, private fostering arrangements and neglect.” minutes ↗
- Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) - update on planning for 2026/27 and beyond
It recommended: “i. note the updated policy context as set out in paragraph 2; ii. note the updated Medium Term Financial Plan as set out in paragraph 3 and appendix 1; iii. note the reserves summary set out in paragraph 3; iv. note the CIPFA Assurance Review report and recommendations at appendix 2 and the proposed response to recommendations at appendix 3; v. note the capital programme update as set out in paragraph 6 and appendix ”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED to: 1) note the updated policy context as set out in paragraph 2 of the report; 2) note the updated Medium Term Financial Plan as set out in paragraph 3 and appendix 1 of the report; 3) note the reserves summary set out in paragraph 3 of the report; 4) note the CIPFA Assurance Review report and recommendations at appendix 2 and the proposed response to recommendations at appendix 3 of the report; 5) note the capital programme update as set out in paragraph 6 and appendix 4 of the report; 6) agree that…” minutes ↗