DECISION

1.    To note the content of the LSCB Annual Report 2017-18

2.    To note the specific equalities considerations as set out in Paragraph 4.1 of the report.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S SERVICES (D. JONES)

(Safeguarding Children Strategy and Governance Manager (M. Bakht)

Steve Ashley, Chair of the Tower Hamlets Safeguarding Children Board, introduced the Board’s Annual Report for 2017-18. He took Members through the report highlighting the work the Board had undertaken and key areas of focus for the Council and its partners. Issues highlighted included:

·         The Board had responded well to issues that had been identified in the recent inspection from OFSTED.

·         There were good opportunities to support the improvement of services by both the Council and partners.

·         The key role the Board played in relation to development of new ideas such as the new early health offer.

·         The Board was to be replaced next year by a new system with a big multi-agency focus and work was ongoing to make that as smooth as possible.

·         The key priorities for the Board were highlighted in the report.

During discussion Members noted questions about attendance at meetings, how statistics were monitored in areas such as early years help (for example how success was measured), and the value of engagement by Overview and Scrutiny.

The Mayor welcomed the report and highlighted the importance of maintaining the profile of these issues. He agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the content of the LSCB Annual Report 2017-18

2.    To note the specific equalities considerations as set out in Paragraph 4.1 of the report.