Minutes:
The following witnesses were welcomed to the meeting:
Mel John-Ross, Service Director, Children’s Social Care & Safeguarding, BMBC
Cllr Margaret Bruff, Cabinet Spokesperson – People Directorate, BMBC
An introduction was given to the report circulated and a number of areas were discussed, including the positive open culture amongst the social care workforce and the following:
· Members queried the amount and frequency of information they receive in relation to the performance of Children’s Social Care services. The service responded that it is important for Members to receive detailed information regarding activity so they are aware of trends and comparator data with other areas. The service agreed to consider narrowing the summary information however still presenting the report in its totality.
· Members challenged the tracking of Early Help Assessments to which the service provided reassurance that these are monitored to ensure they don’t drift and prevent escalation in need. Also, that families may require early intervention over a longer period and action would be taken should an issue escalate.
RESOLVED that
(I) Representatives be thanked for their attendance and contribution;
(II) The report be noted;
(III) The service considers narrowing the information provided in the covering report.
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