Agenda item

The committee took on board the officer’s comments from the Ofsted inspection report concerning the inspection of services for children in need of help and protection, children looked after and care leavers. 

·  The meeting were informed that a huge amount of work had been undertaken by those within the council.

·  That the children’s services in Southwark were classified as good.

·  That a number of social workers were contacted on their case management and the effectiveness on arrangements to help and protect children.

·  Reported that assessments were of a high standard and the council adopted best practice for long term foster care.

·  Reported that there was a good range of support for the carer.

The meeting addressed queries about the specific level of care and quality of placement.  Also the placement of care leavers, review of housing allocation, external fostering services and addressing criminal exploitation of young people and the  advice services.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the Ofsted inspection report in March 2017 be noted.

2.  That it be noted that the post action plan will be presented to cabinet in September, prior to its submission to Ofsted.

3.  That officers organise a separate briefing for members of the committee on the proposed action plan in September.