Agenda item - Children’s Services Ofsted inspection and review of LSCB 2015

Extract from the proceedings of the Children, Young People & Skills Committee meeting held on the 20^th July 2015, together with a report of the Executive Director for Children’s Services (copies attached).

45.1         Councillor Bewick introduced the report which provided an update on the recent Children’s Services Ofsted inspection and had been referred to the council for information.  He stated that he wished to thank and congratulate the Director and his team on the outcome of what had been a lengthy inspection period.  There were a number of excellent comments on the service although there was also room for improvement which he hoped would be addressed.  He also wished to congratulate Graham Bartlett as Chair of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board on the overall rating of ‘Good’ for the Board. 

45.2         Councillor Wealls stated that it was an important report and it was the responsibility of all councillors to consider the protection of children and a lot of good work had been undertaken in Children’s Services.

45.3         Councillor Phillips also welcomed the report and stated that more work across all parties was important if further improvements were to be made.  She noted that a multi-agency hub had been established and commended the work of officers.

45.4         Councillor Taylor welcomed the commitment of all groups to move forward and improve areas and noted that all Members shared a responsibility as Corporate Parents and hoped that they would ensure they met this responsibility.

45.5         Councillor Bewick noted the comments and agreed that the result of the Ofsted inspection should be welcomed, but noted that there was room for improvement and this needed to be taken forward.

45.6         The Mayor stated that the report had been referred for information and therefore moved that it be noted.

45.7         RESOLVED: That the report be noted.