Minute 451 (Cabinet Book 2 – Agenda Item 17 refers)

Called in by Councillors A Jones and M Borton

The Committee considered Minute 451 of the meeting of Cabinet held on 7^th November 2017, which had been called in to Scrutiny, together with a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People). This presented the annual report on the work of the Corporate Parenting Group (CPG) regarding the progress and outcomes of children who are looked after by the Council.

In response to a question from Councillor Nevin regarding workforce challenges and recruitment and retention in Children’s Services, the Director of Children’s Services outlined the work being undertaken and the reduction in agency staff and advised that he would prepare a report setting out the present position.

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:-

“1. That the annual report set out at Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be noted.

2. That the overarching priorities set for 2017/18 set out at Appendix 2 to the report, be approved.

3. That the Corporate Parenting Strategy for Looked After Children 2017/18 set out at Appendix 3 to the report, be approved.”

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Executive Councillor: Courtenay

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) attached.

The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) presenting the annual report on the work of the Corporate Parenting Group (CPG) regarding the progress and outcomes of children who are looked after by the Council.

In referring to the report, the Chairman expressed his appreciation to the staff concerned for their contribution towards the achievement of the positive outcomes for children.

Resolved:

1. That the annual report set out at Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be noted.

2. That the overarching priorities set for 2017/18 set out at Appendix 2 to the report, be approved.

3. That the Corporate Parenting Strategy for Looked After Children 2017/18 set out at Appendix 3 to the report, be approved.

Reasons for Decision:

None.

Other Options:

None.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call in to People Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor: Courtenay

The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) presenting the annual report on the work of the Corporate Parenting Group (CPG) regarding the progress and outcomes of children who are looked after by the Council.

In referring to the report, the Chairman expressed his appreciation to the staff concerned for their contribution towards the achievement of the positive outcomes for children.

Resolved:

1. That the annual report set out at Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be noted.

2. That the overarching priorities set for 2017/18 set out at Appendix 2 to the report, be approved.

3. That the Corporate Parenting Strategy for Looked After Children 2017/18 set out at Appendix 3 to the report, be approved.

Reasons for Decision:

None.

Other Options:

None.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call in to People Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor: Courtenay

*Called-in to:- People Scrutiny Committee