To inform Cabinet of the progress of the Herefordshire Safeguarding Children Board (HSCB) Business Plan 2013-2014 at year end and to provide Cabinet with the opportunity to comment on the 2014-2015 Business Plan.

Cabinet received a report outlining progress made against the Herefordshire Safeguarding Children Board (HSCB) business plan 2013-2014 at year end, and inviting comments on the board’s proposed 2014-2015 business plan.

Mr David McCallum, Chairman of the HSCB, summarised the role of the board and outlined key issues within the report, identifying areas for improvement and proposed action.

RESOLVED THAT:

(a)  the progress achieved in the 2013-2014 Business Plan at Appendix 1 be noted; and

(b)  notes the 2014-2015 Business Plan at Appendix 2