Issue - meetings

Ann Graham, Divisional Director Complex Needs and Social Care, presented the report on the OFSTED inspection which occurred between 29 April and 22 May 2014 on the services for children in need of help and protection, looked after children and care leavers and a review of the local safeguarding Children Board.  The report had been published on the 7 July.  Ms Graham advised that whilst the Inspectors recognised the enormous pressures that all agencies have been under, they had determined there were some areas that required improvement, including areas of health and police linkage and communication. 

In response to questions Ms Graham advised that, that every child tracing will enable Education, Health and Care assessment to be undertaken and followed through.  Ms Graham also advised that although OFSTED had not raised any issues in regards to CAMS the CAMS Strategy would also be refreshed.

The Board noted:

(i)  The publication of the full OFSTED report.

(ii)  Agencies would need to respond proactively to action planning to address gaps in provision now that the report is published.

(iii)  Note that a full report will be presented at the October Board to enable the Board to ensure that the proposed Action Plan, to address the areas of weakness identified by the inspection, is fit for purpose.