Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
The Cabinet will be presented with a report on the impending Children and Social Work Act 2017 which will make new provisions regarding looked-after children, the welfare of children and the regulation of social workers.
The Cabinet resolved to:
(i) Note the report and the potential implications for the Council of the Children and Social Work Act 2017; and
(ii) Request the Corporate Parenting Panel to consider the extended Corporate Parenting duty and develop proposals on how the Council should meet the new requirements.
Report author: Chris Bush
Publication date: 18/10/2017
Date of decision: 17/10/2017
Decided at meeting: 17/10/2017 - Cabinet
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