Councillor Thompson is responsible for Children, Families and Learning. As such, Councillor Thompson's remit covers the areas of early years and childcare, schools, lifelong learning, and plans to improve education in Middlesbrough.
As the Executive Member for Children, Families and Learning, Councillor Thompson’s main responsibilities include:
Policy Framework:
- Education Development Plan/Integrated Plan for Education
- Youth Justice Plan
- Children’s Services Plan
- Early Years Development/Childcare Plan
Other Plans and Strategies:
- Adult Learning Plan
- Asset Management Plan for Schools
- Behaviour Support Plan
- Connexions Business Plan
- ICT Strategy and Development Plan
- Middlesbrough Learning Partnership Strategic Plan
- Ofsted Inspection Action Plan
- School Organisation Plan
- Strategy for Inclusion
- Youth Plan
- Education Service Plan
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Plan
Services and Functions:
- Inclusion
- Policy and Resource (Information and Planning)
- Education Strandards
- Community Education (Lifelong Learning)
- Voluntary Sector Grants
- Connexions
- Youth Offending Service
- Building Schools for the Future
- Vulnerable Children
- SureStart
- Early Years and Childcare
