Decision details

Local Safeguarding Children Board Annual Report

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

For the Executive to receive the annual report of the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) and to note the key messages / recommendations made.

Decision:

That the Local Safeguarding Children Board Annual Report 2013/14 and the key messages arising from it be noted

 

Reasons for the decision:

Working Together to Safeguard Children (2013) provides the statutory framework for the safeguarding responsibilities of those working with children and young people, including the responsibilities of the LSCB. Working Together requires the LSCB Chair to publish an annual report on the effectiveness of child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in the local area. The annual report should cover the preceding financial year, and should be submitted to the Chief Executive, Leader of the Council, the local Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Financial Impact: No financial implications

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Children, Young People & Learning

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Meetings with interested parties

Consultees

Members of the LSCB and wider forum of partners and stakeholders

Contact: Sandra Davies, Head of Performance Management and Governance Email: sandra.davies@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 354017.

Report author: Sandra Davies

Publication date: 21/10/2014

Date of decision: 21/10/2014

Decided at meeting: 21/10/2014 - Executive

Effective from: 30/10/2014

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