Agenda item

RESOLVED:

1.  That the information presented in the report from St Christopher’s Missing Children Service which provides independent return interviews to looked after children who go missing from home and care be noted.

2.  That the intention to hold a session for all councillors in autumn 2015 on children missing from care; feedback from which will form the basis of a report to cabinet and corporate parenting committee be noted.

3.  That as part of this session the committee requested:

·  that officers substantiate the data if children are known to be located or if not (for example may have returned to family)

·  to provide an analysis if child returning to same place or somewhere different

·  signpost excellent work being undertaken on child sexual exploitation

·  a desire for councillors to understand the information behind the figures at this session.