Agenda item

The interim head of service, quality assurance and practice development introduced the independent reviewing officers annual report for 2020-21 outlining key issues arising.

Summary of issues/discussions arising:

·  Query relating to the numbers of children in care and data within the report. Officers explained that there had been a significant increase in the last three months arising from unaccompanied minors

·  Caseloads and the numbers as set out in the report. The officer responded that this was reasonable and the numbers governed by statute to ensure cases are managed and reviewed without excessive case loads

·  Recruitment of black males within the service.

RESOLVED:

That the Independent Review Officers (IRO) annual report be noted.