THAT CABINET:

(a)   Noted the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements for children and young people in Herefordshire as assessed by the HSCB;

(b)   Acknowledged the priorities of HSCB in relation to specific safeguarding issues in Herefordshire;

(c)   Considered how Herefordshire Council is contributing to service improvement through commissioning within Herefordshire with regard to these safeguarding issues; and

(d)  Makes any comments to the board about its future work programme.