Board meetings and reports
Future Board meetings and publication dates
The table below shows the dates on which the Cafcass Board is due to meet in 2021-2022 and the date on which the minutes and reports are expected to be published.
Date of meeting |
Date of publication |
| 14 October 2021 | February 2022 |
| 26 January 2022 | April 2022 |
| 27 April 2022 | July 2022 |
Board minutes and reports
These show Board minutes and reports for the last five years. For records before this date, please see the archived version of our site. Please contact Cafcass at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding any of the exemptions applied to the Board papers.
Board meeting audio recordings
Cafcass Board meeting audio recordings are available on our Cafcass SoundCloud page.
2021
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October
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July
- Board meeting agenda - 7 July 2021
- Board meeting minutes – 7 July 2021
- Board action log – 7 July 2021
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
- People and Organisational Development Strategy
- Please note, the appendix Cafcass People and Organisational Development Strategy 2021-24 is exempt under Section 22 (information intended for future publication) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Item 5
- Performance and Quality Committee minutes (June 2021)
- People Committee minutes (June 2021)
- Please note, the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee minutes are exempt under Section 36 (prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
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May
- Board meeting agenda – 28 May 2021
- Board meeting minutes – 28 May 2021
- Board action log – 28 May 2021
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
- Strategic Plan Proposed Year 2 Delivery Priorities
- Appendix 1 – Cafcass Strategic Delivery Plan Year Two (2021–2)
Item 5
- Performance and Quality Committee minutes (March 2021)
- Please note, the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee minutes are exempt under Section 36 (prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 6
Item 7.1
Item 7.2
- Review of Governance Documents
- Please note, the appendices are exempt under Section 21 (information is already accessible) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
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January
- Board meeting agenda – 20 January 2021
- Board meeting minutes – 20 January 2021
- Board action log – 20 January 2021
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
- Performance and Quality Committee minutes (December 2020)
- Please note, the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee minutes are exempt Section 36 (prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 5
2020
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October
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Please note, the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee minutes are exempt Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000.
Item 5
Item 6
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July
Item 2
The CEO Report appendices are exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 3
Item 5
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
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March
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January
- Open Board Meeting January 2020 Report
- Open Board Meeting January 2020 minutes
- Open Board Meeting January 2020 Agenda
Items 2 and 3
Board Meeting Presentations 22 January 2020Item 7
- Chief Executive Report to Board
- Appendix A Roadshow Planning and Feedback Report
- Appendix B CE SIN Process Board Briefing
Item 8
- FJYPB update for Cafcass Board
- Appendix 1 FJYPB Family Law Glossary
- Appendix 2 FJYPB Recruitment Poster
Item 10
Performance and Quality Committee Meeting MinutesItem 11
- Finance Report January 2020
- Finance Paper Appendix 1
- Finance Paper Appendix 2
- Finance Paper Appendix 3
- Finance Paper Appendix 4
Item 14
Project Sapphire Board ReportItem 18
2019
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October
Open Board Meeting October 2019 agenda
Board Meeting October 2019 minutesItem 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Item 6
Item 7
Performance and Quality Committee meeting minutes 9 September 2020Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
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June
Open Board meeting June 2019 agenda
Board Meeting June 2019 minutes
Item 2
Item 3
Item 5
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
Item 10
Item 13
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March
Closed Board meeting March 2019 minutes
Closed Board meeting March 2019 agenda
Item 4
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 2
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 3
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 4
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 5
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 6
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 7
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 8
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 9
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 10
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 11
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 12
Item 5
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 1
Item 6
Item 7
- Board report 20 March 2019: Finance Report
- Board report 20 March 2019: Finance Report appendix 1
- Board report 20 March 2019: Finance Report appendix 2
- Board report 20 March 2019: Finance Report appendix 3
- Board report 20 March 2019: Finance Report appendix 4
Item 8
Item 9
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 10
- The Strategic Plan Refresh is exempt under Section 22 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 11
Item 13
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January
Open Board meeting January 2019 report
Closed Board meeting January 2019 minutes
Closed Board meeting January 2019 agenda
Items 2 and 3
Item 5
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 2
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 3
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 4
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 5
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 6
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 7
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 8
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 9
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
- Board report 23 January 2019: Finance Report
- Board report 23 January 2019: Finance Report appendix 1
- Board report 23 January 2019: Finance Report appendix 2
- Board report 23 January 2019: Finance Report appendix 3
- Board report 23 January 2019: Finance Report appendix 4
Item 9
Item 10
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 11
2018
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October
Closed Board meeting October 2018 minutes
Closed Board meeting October 2018 agenda
Item 3
- Board report 10 October 2018: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 10 October 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
The Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 2 is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 4
- Board report 10 October 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board
- Board report 10 October 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 1
Board report 10 October 2018: Appendix 2 of the Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board is exempt under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 6
- Board report 10 October 2018: Finance Report
- Board report 10 October 2018: Finance Report appendices 1- 4
Item 7
- Board report 10 October 2018: Demand level and resourcing
- Board report 10 October 2018: Demand level and resourcing appendix 1
Item 8
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 9
Item 11
- Board report 10 October 2018: Performance Report
- Board report 10 October 2018: Strategic Plan Dashboard
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June
Open Board meeting June 2018 minutes
Open Board meeting June 2018 agenda
Item 3
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 2
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 3
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 4
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 5
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 6
Item 4
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 1
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 2
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 3
Item 6
- Board report 15 June 2018: Finance Report
- Board report 15 June 2018: Finance Report appendices 1- 3
- Board report 15 June 2018: Finance Report appendix 4
Item 7
Item 8
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 9
- Board report 15 June 2018: Ofsted Inspection Report and Action Plan
- Board report 15 June 2018: Ofsted Inspection Report and Action Plan appendix 1
- Board report 15 June 2018: Ofsted Inspection Report and Action Plan appendix 2
Item 10
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March
Closed Board meeting March 2018 minutes
Closed Board meeting March 2018 agenda
Item 5
- Board report 23 March 2018: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 23 March 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
- Board report 23 March 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 2
Item 6
Item 7
- Board report 23 March 2018: draft Performance Committee minutes
- Board report 23 March 2018: draft Quality Committee minutes
Item 9
Item 10
- Board report 23 March 2018: Finance Report
- Board report 23 March 2018: Finance Report appendices 1- 3
- Board report 23 March 2018: Finance Report appendix 4
Item 11
Item 12
The Workforce Briefing is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 13
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 15
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report appendix 1
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report appendix 2
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report appendix 3
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report appendix 4
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report appendix 5
- Board report 23 March 2018: Strategic Plan Dashboard
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January
Open Board meeting January 2018 minutes
Open Board meeting January 2018 agenda
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Closed Board meeting January 2018 agenda
Closed Board meeting January 2018 minutes
Item 5
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
Item 6
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 1
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 2
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 3
Item 7
- Board report 26 January 2018: draft Performance Committee minutes
- Board report 26 January 2018: draft Quality Committee minutes
Item 8
- Board report 26 January 2018: Finance Report
- Board report 26 January 2018: Finance Report appendix 1
- Board report 26 January 2018: Finance Report appendix 2
- Board report 26 January 2018: Finance Report appendix 3
- Board report 26 January 2018: Finance Report appendix 4
Item 9
Item 10 The Communications Strategy and appendices 1-2 are exempt under Section 22 of the Freedom of information Act 2000Item 12
Item 11
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 12
Appendices 1-2 of the Diversity Strategy 2017-18:6 Month Update are exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Item 13
- Board report 26 January 2018: Workforce Development Strategy 2017-20 – 6 Month Update
- Board report 26 January 2018: Workforce Development Strategy 2017-20 – 6 Month Update appendix 1
- Board report 26 January 2018: Workforce Development Strategy 2017-20 – 6 Month Update appendix 2
Item 15
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report appendix 1
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report appendix 2
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report appendix 3
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report appendix 4
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report appendix 5
- Board report 26 January 2018: Strategic Plan Dashboard
2017
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October
Board meeting October 2017 minutes
Board meeting October 2017 agenda
Item 5
Appendices 1-2 of the Chief Executive’s report are exempt under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 6
Item 7
- Board meeting October 2017: draft Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting October 2017: draft Quality Committee minutes
Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 11
- Board meeting October 2017: update on the IT re-procurement programme
- Appendix 1 of the update on the IT Re-procurement Programme is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 12
- The Communications Strategy and Social Media Policy are exempt under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Item 14
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June
Board meeting June 2017 minutes
Board meeting June 2017 agenda
Item 5
Item 6
Item 7
- Board meeting June 2017: draft Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting June 2017: draft Quality Committee minutes
Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
- The Strategy Paper – A Vision for the Family Justice System is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 11
Item 12
Item 13
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
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March
Board meeting March 2017 minutes
Board meeting March 2017 agenda
Item 6
- Board meeting March 2017: report from the Chief Executive
- The IT Disruptions Summary is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
- The paper on Key Performance Measures for 2017-18 is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 7
Item 9
Item 11
Item 12
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 13
- The Exceptions Report is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 15
Item 16
- The 2017-18 Budget and Priorities for the Corporate Work Programme is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
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January
Open Board meeting January 2017 minutes
Board meeting January 2017 minutes
Board meeting January 2017 agenda
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
- Board meeting January 2017: draft Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting January 2017: draft Quality Committee minutes
Item 9
Item 10
Item 11
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 13
- The New Annual Information Reporting Arrangements and Exceptions report is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
2016
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October
Board meeting October 2016 minutes
Board meeting October 2016 agenda
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
- Board meeting October 2016: Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting October 2016: Quality Committee minutes
Item 9
Item 10
- The paper on Current Operational Pressures: Issues and Actions is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Items for information
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 11
- The paper on the Draft Business Plan 2017-18 for Cafcass is exempt from publication under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 13
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June
Board meeting June 2016 minutes
Board meeting June 2016 agenda
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
- The 2015-16 Annual Reports and Accounts is available on the Annual Reports page.
Item 11
- The paper on Domestic Violence and Policy is exempt from publication under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 12
- The 2015-16 Quality Account is available on the Reports and Strategies page.
Item 13
- The National Audit Office Comparative study, ‘Departments’ oversight of arm’s length bodies: a comparative study’ is available on the NAO website.
Items for information
- 2015-16 ARAC Annual report cover paper
- 2015-16 ARAC Annual Report
- Board meeting June 2016: performance report
- Board meeting June 2016: Strategic Plan Dashboard cover paper
- Board meeting June 2016: Strategic Plan Dashboard
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.