Issue - items at meetings - What support and outcomes are there for young people 16-25 who are care leavers transferring into adulthood

Report of the Strategic Director of People.

35.             James Dougan – Head of Service Children & Families presented the report and answered questions.

35.1    Azdean Boulaich (Youth Council representative) asked whether unannounced inspections were effective as data collection figures may not be up to date, Members were informed that the systems should be robust within services and all data should be accurate and available at anytime.

35.2    It was noted that there was a high regard and respect for Children’s Services, however the inspection had raised areas of concern that had been noted before. Additionally Children’s Services had challenging budget savings to make which could affect high risk cases in the future.

The Committee heard how Children’s Services were in the process of having a Child Protection Improvement Programme that would detail risk issues and how to ensure quality by encompassing managers and social workers to have time to reflect on cases. 

Members were informed that due to having pressurised caseloads the Council ensured that each case was dealt with morally to make certain the best outcomes for the child.

35.3    RESOLVED

(1)       CYPOSC noted the findings of the annual unannounced inspection of contact, referral and assessment arrangements.

(2)       CYPOSC agreed to have a report on the Child Protection Improvement Programme.