Decision details

Ofsted APA Outcomes for Children's Services 2008

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To update the Cabinet and formally report the outcome of the recent 2008 Annual Performance Assessment (APA) inspection of Children’s Services.

 

Decision:

THAT 

(a)       Cabinet note the content of the report and commend staff and partners on the progress made this year.

(b)       Cabinet note the areas for improvement for the coming year - particularly safeguarding - in preparation for the forthcoming anticipated CAA inspection in 2009.

 

Reasons for the decision:

The performance of Children’s Services is key to the overall performance of the wider Council.

 

Alternative options considered:

There are no Alternative Options.

 

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Publication date: 23/01/2009

Date of decision: 22/01/2009