Agenda item

The report was introduced by Bob Dyson, independent Chair of the Barnsley Safeguarding Children Board.  He made particular reference to the good engagement with partners on the Board in progressing the strategy and action plan.  The meeting noted that the revised threshold for action had led to an increase in contacts with Children’s Services that did not ultimately lead to formal referrals.

However, there had also been an increase in formal activity.  Mr Dyson noted that efforts continued to secure a better return rate by primary school of the annual safeguarding survey.

RESOLVED that the Barnsley Safeguarding Children Board Annual Report 2014-15 be endorsed.