Decision details

Stephen Kitchman, Director of Children's Social Care, presented the report which outlined the progress made since the previous HMIP inspection report in 2013 - the recent inspection had been very positive on the progress made and HMIP inspectors had commented positively on the rapid improvement since the previous inspection.  He thanked the Partnership, Jon Gardner and his management team and all the staff involved who had helped to achieve this outcome.

Councillor Donna Jones, Leader, welcomed the report and the results of the inspection and was aware that work was continuing in all areas to address the inspector's comments.  Councillor New, Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Safety, also welcomed the multi-agency work taking place to protect young people from pursuing criminal activity.

DECISION: the Cabinet noted the achievements made by the Youth Offending Team in improving practice and endorses the plan to make further improvements based upon the recommendations of the inspectorate.