Decision details

RESOLVED:

1.  That the revised procedure and guidance of the youth offending protocol implemented in 2010 be noted.

2.  That a letter be sent to the lead officer and chair of the Safer Southwark Partnership to request a briefing on the key issues affecting children on the cusp of care and how the role of the Section 20 resource panel could be promoted. 

3.  That the low rates of criminal activity concerning Southwark’s children in care compared with both London Authorities and England be noted.

4.  That the strategic director of children’s services be recommended to ensure that the children in care drop-in service is included as part of the review of youth services to ensure continued support for looked after young people is provided in future.