Decision details

Impact of the Children and Social Work Act 2017

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

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.

Decision:

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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