Issue - meetings

Members watched a short film which had been produced by the Fostering and Adoption team.

Cath Knowles, Head of Safeguarding & Specialist Services, reported that the film had successfully been premiered at the ‘Reel Cinema’ in Crewe and as a result of this, they had agreed to show a condensed version of the film before every movie during Children in Need week.

It was queried whether it would be possible for a similar exercise to be carried out at Cinemac in Macclesfield and whether it would be worthwhile contacting other media outlets such as the BBC, BBC North West and ITV to see if the film could be distributed more widely. It was suggested that these comments along with the Committee’s congratulation and praise be fed back to Stephen Kelly, Recruitment Officer - Fostering & Adoption.

It was also questioned whether the service the appropriate resources to cope with the extra demand that such a campaign might produce. Cath Knowles reassured the Committee that following the recent restructure there were now dedicated teams to assist with the recruitment process and that any increase in interest would be coped with.

RESOLVED –

a)    That the Fostering and Adoption team be congratulated for their work in producing the film.

b)    That it be suggested to Stephen Kelly that he contacts other media outlets such as Cinemac, the BBC, BBC North West and ITV to see if the film could be distributed more widely.