Decision details
Response to Ofsted unannounced inspection of the Council's arrangements in Children's Social Care
Decision Maker: Cabinet Single-Member Decision
Decision status: Implemented
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The report details the outcome of the first unannounced inspection of the Council's contact, referral and assessment arrangements in Children's Social Care and the service's response to the highlighted strengths, satisfactory practice and areas for development
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agrees to approve the report and the actions being taken by the Service, and to note arrangements for future such unannounced inspections and announced inspections on safeguarding and looked after children arrangements
Reasons for the decision:
Represents commitment to corporate parenting and safeguarding responsibilities
Alternative options considered:
None. Publishing the report represents good practice
Publication date: 06/08/2010
Date of decision: 03/08/2010
Effective from: 14/08/2010
Accompanying Documents:
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