Issue - meetings

To note the performance of Children’s Services for quarter 4.

The committee received the report which provided an overview of performance against the core indicator set within the three directorate areas of Children’s Services.

A request was made for the national benchmark figure for the number of children in care. The Director of Children’s Social Care advised that it is a complex position of when the data becomes available but that the data will be shared retrospectively as it had not been available at the time the meeting. It was requested that this information should be shared ahead of the next committee meeting if available.

A further request was made for the report to include links with the Corporate Plan and it was agreed that this would be taken forward.

A query was raised regarding dental checks within the last 12 months for cared for children as the quarterly figure appeared to vary from the annual figure. It was agreed that a written response would be provided.

Cllr Handley left the meeting during this item and did not return.

RESOLVED:

That the Children and Families Committee note the performance of children’s services for quarter 4.