6 Corporate Parenting Dataset (17:30) PDF 1000 KB
To receive a report from Matthew Chislett, Service Manager for Corporate Parenting and Permanence.
Minutes:
Matthew Chislett (Service Manager Corporate Parenting and
Care Leavers) introduced members to the Corporate Parenting Dataset. There was
an improving picture of the number of children achieving permanence. By the end
of October, there were 441 children in care and a reduction in the number of
care leavers in bed and breakfast accommodation from 4 to 2. Work is continuing
to support young people out of Bed and Breakfast. The Service Manager also discussed how more
care leavers continue to stay in touch which indicates the strength in
relationships with care leavers. Areas to develop include the initial health
assessments, for October they were at 84.6%. Officers were working hard to
improve performance and consistency.
The following discussion points were made:
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The report was welcomed, and it was good to see
improvements had been made, particularly with dental checks. However, it was suggested
that there should be a deep dive on initial health assessments being completed
within 20 days due to the importance of them. Looking into different ways of
completing them which become more child led.
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Members also suggested that there should be more
detail into what 19–21-year-olds are doing in terms of employment and
apprenticeship schemes. It was agreed that members would have a breakdown of
this before the next meeting.
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The Tornado chart shows that there is a number
difference of 20% between boys and girls. The Service Manager would investigate
this and will look in detail and refer to the board.