To consider a cover report relating to Children’s Social Care Performance (Item 9a) in relation to the Data Report (Item 9b) and the Explanatory Document (Item 9c).
Minutes:
Members were invited to consider a cover report relating to Children’s Social Care Performance in relation to the Data Report and the Explanatory Document.
Debbie Mercer, Service Director Children’s Social Care & Safeguarding, BMBC, was welcomed to the meeting. It was highlighted that good performance has been maintained in the majority of areas throughout the report. Strengths were outlined, including Early Help and rate of re-referrals. Areas to note include the rise in the number of children in care and the length of court proceedings. It was reiterated that Barnsley remains committed to maintaining a stable work force and agency staff are not used. Reduction of caseloads is also a priority.
RESOLVED that Debbie be thanked for her attendance and contribution and the report be noted.