Decision details

Councillor Jones, as Leader, welcomed Sarah Newman to her first Cabinet meeting as the Acting Deputy Director of Children's Services (Children's Social Care).  Sarah Newman presented the first annual report on the three year strategic plan, setting out the achievements so far in response to the February 2014 inspection and setting out the more favourable outcomes this year. 

Councillor Young, felt that the priorities were sensible and he had a particular concern regarding child sexual exploitation (CSE), so welcomed the good work taking place under the CSE Guardian Angel Scheme.  The Leader joined Councillor Young in thanking the staff involved in this work to help prevent young people entering the criminal justice system and they were encouraged by the report.

DECISION: Cabinet noted the achievements made by the Youth Offending Team in implementing the plan and endorsed the priorities for the team and Management Board in maintaining high levels of practice and performance.