Decision details

Life Chances Team Annual Report 2017 - 2018

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To provide information on the process, performance and impact of the multi-agency Life Chances Team for Children Looked After.

Decision:

RESOLVED that

 

      i)        the work of Life Chances Team and the positive impact on outcomes for children looked after is noted.

 

     ii)        the proposed actions and developments for the Life Chances Team set out during the financial year 2017 – 2018 are noted.

 

Reasons for the decision:

1)    The Review demonstrates that the model used for the Life Chances Virtual Team can have a positive impact on outcomes for children and on the efficiency of workers from different agencies and teams in working together. 

 

2)    The Life Chances Team provides the opportunity for the development of resources, skills and other activities to further improve outcomes for children.

 

Alternative options considered:

No alternative options have been considered.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: There are no significant financial implications arising from this report.

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

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

Other reasons / organisations consulted

In writing

Consultees

Life Chances Team
Children's Social Care Management Team
CYPL Departmental Management Team

Contact: Peter Hodges, Head of Service - Life Chances Email: peter.hodges@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351532.

Publication date: 25/07/2018

Date of decision: 25/07/2018

Effective from: 02/08/2018

Accompanying Documents:

 

Contact Information

Democratic services

Email: committee@bracknell-forest.gov.uk