Decision details

Child Sexual Exploitation

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

That the Executive notes the content of the attached report and appendices and endorses the work that is being undertaken jointly by agencies within Bracknell Forest to address the issue of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).

Decision:

That:

  1. The content of the Director of Children, Young People and Learning’s report and its associated appendices be noted and the work that is being undertaken jointly by agencies within Bracknell Forest to address the issue of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) be endorsed
  2. The circulation of guidance to Elected Members so that they can be vigilant about possible CSE in their Wards and are aware of how to report any suspicions or concerns be endorsed

 

 

Reasons for the decision:

Due to the high profile of this issue nationally, the Executive needs to be fully informed and supportive of the work being undertaken locally.

Alternative options considered:

None

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Corporate Priorities : To help create a safer, stronger community which is socially cohesive.;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: No financial impact at this time

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

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

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Meetings with interested parties

Consultees

Children, Young People and Learning Departmental Management Team

Contact: Lorna Hunt, Chief Officer, Children's Social Care Email: lorna.hunt@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351528.

Report author: Lorna Hunt

Publication date: 18/11/2014

Date of decision: 18/11/2014

Decided at meeting: 18/11/2014 - Executive

Effective from: 26/11/2014

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