What does Corporate Parenting mean?
The law says that every child and young person looked after by Lambeth Council must be given the same opportunities as all young people so that they stay happy, healthy and safe. Every person working for Lambeth Council is responsible as a corporate parent to make sure this happens.
When we talk about opportunities, we mean that children in care should be able to have a good education, health, housing and leisure. This is so that children who have been in care are set up to have a good future and able to enjoy their life.
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What does the Corporate Parenting Board do?
The Corporate Parenting Board (CPB) is Lambeth Council’s way of making sure that children and young people looked after by Lambeth stay healthy, safe and enjoy their lives.
The Chair (person who runs the meeting) is the Lead Cabinet Member for children and young people. It is their job to make sure that all people working in Lambeth Council are doing the best that they can for all children and young people looked after by Lambeth.
The board holds meetings five times a year and other people who attend are senior managers from Social Care, Health, Education, Connexions; foster carers; and young people who are looked after by Lambeth Council. If you are interested in coming to a CPB meeting, then get in contact with us!
nlynam@lambeth.gov.uk or kung@lambeth.gov.uk
0207 926 5263 or 0207 926 8566.
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MEET THE COUNCILLORS:
Councillor Paul McGlone (Chair)
London Borough of Lambeth
Town Hall
Brixton Hill,
London SW2 1RW
Councillor Betty Evans-Jacas
bevans-jacas@lambeth.gov.uk
Councillor Lorna Campbell
lcampbell@lambeth.gov.uk
Councillor Roger Giess
rgiess@lambeth.gov.uk
Councillor Suzanne Poole
spoole@lambeth.gov.uk
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Name: Paul McGlone
What is your job? I am an elected Councillor for the Ferndale ward. Also, I am the Lead Councillor for Children and Young People for Lambeth Council and Chair of the Corporate Parenting Board.
How long have you been doing your job? I have been a councillor since 1998, so 12 years.
Where were you born? Hobart, Tasmania – a state of Australia. I moved to the UK when I was 25 and have lived here ever since.
Have you ever been in care? Yes. When I was 3 years old, my mother was very ill and could not cope. I went into a children’s home with my elder brother for some time. I still remember being there.
What is your favourite thing? At the moment, my new dog, a cute hairy Jack Russell called ‘Bracken’!
What sports and games do you like? At school I was always good at athletics, especially running. I also like swimming and watching tennis.
Do you have any children? No
What do you like doing in your spare time? I like going on holiday and sitting on a beach with sunshine and blue water.
What is your favourite premiership football team? I don’t have one!
Young people can contact me directly:
Email: pmcglone@lambeth.gov.uk
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Name: Councillor Christiana Valcarcel
Role: Member of the Corporate Parenting Board
What is your job? Legal Executive Secretary
How long have you been doing your job? 8 Years
Where were you born? Sierra Leone
Have you ever been in care? No
What is your favourite thing? My Bible
What sports and games do you like? Boxing, Tennis & Volley Ball
Do you have any children? If yes how many? Four Children
What do you like doing in your spare time? Reading, Sewing and Cooking
What is your favourite premiership football team? Manchester United
Young people can contact me directly:
Email: cvalcarcel@lambeth.gov.uk
Telephone: 077 1968 6149
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Name: Cllr Pav Akhtar
What is your job? Head of Race Equality for UNISON (the trade union) and I'm a Labour Councillor in Lambeth
How long have you been doing your job? 1 yearWhere were you born? Preston, Lancashire
Have you ever been in care? Yes
What is your favourite thing? Eating good food with my family and friends
What sports and games do you like? Rowing and cycling
Do you have any children? 0
What do you like doing in your spare time? I don’t have a lot of spare time. The little I do have I use to mentor young Black people, and hang out with my family.
What is your favourite premiership football team? Manchester United
Young people can contact me directly:
Email: pakhtar@lambeth.gov.uk
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Name: Suzanne Poole
What is your job? Councillor and also music teacher
How long have you been doing your job? 1 year/ 6 years
Where were you born? Reading
Have you ever been in care? No
What is your favourite thing? Music – any type.
What sports and games do you like? I love skiing and swimming and also cycling
Do you have any children? If yes how many? I have one little boy and another baby due in September 2007.
What do you like doing in your spare time? Spending time with my family and friends, going to concerts, listening to and playing music.
What is your favourite premiership football team? I don’t have one!
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