Agenda and decisions
PDF 74 KBVenue: Meeting Room 1 - Town Hall, Huddersfield. View directions
Contact: Helen Kilroy Email: helen.kilroy@kirklees.gov.uk
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Introductions and Apologies The Chair will welcome everyone to the meeting and announce any apologies received. Decision: The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and apologies had been received from Elaine McShane, Councillor Fazila Loonat, Councillor John Lawson, and Keith Fielding. |
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Minutes of previous meeting To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 24 September 2018. Decision: (1) The minutes of the meeting of the Board held on the 24th September 2018 were agreed as a correct record.
(2) That the Independent Visitors Scheme is promoted to elected Members as soon as possible to promote the scheme and to raise awareness.
(3) That the Board receive details of the launch of the Kirklees Commitment to Care Leavers when appropriate.
(4) That the Chair of the Board, Cllr Kendrick, meet with KAL to discuss a proposal for reduced costs for looked after children and care leavers to access leisure facilities. |
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The Board Members will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have disclosable pecuniary interests, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items, or any other interest. Decision: No interests were declared. |
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Admission of the Public Most debates take place in public. This only changes when there is a need to consider certain issues, for instance, commercially sensitive information or details concerning an individual. You will be told at this point whether there are any items on the Agenda which are to be discussed in private. Decision: It was agreed that all agenda items would be held in public session. |
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Deputations/Petitions The Board will receive any petitions and hear any deputations from members of the public. A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.
In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10 (2), Members of the Public should provide at least 24 hours’ notice of presenting a deputation.
Decision: No deputations or petitions. |
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Public Question Time The Board will hear any questions from the general public. Decision: No questions were received from members of the public. |
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Ofsted and Improvement Board update (10.30am) The Board will consider a verbal update on key issues from Ofsted and the Improvement Board.
Contact: Steve Comb, Head of Corporate Parenting Decision:
(1) The Board noted the update on Ofsted and Improvement Board.
(2) That the Board acknowledged the positive Ofsted result of Outstanding for the Elm Grove Children’s Home and that thanks be given to all officers and partners involved in the improvements that have been made. |
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Performance Monitoring update (10.35am) The Board will consider a summary report giving key highlights on performance monitoring data for the Children’s Service and the Head Teachers report on the educational outcomes for looked after children.
Contact: Steve Comb, Head of Corporate Parenting Janet Tolley, Virtual School Head Teacher Additional documents: Decision: That the verbal updates on Performance within Children’s Services be noted. |
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Annual Report on the health of looked after children (10.50 am) The Board will consider an Annual Report on the health of looked after children
Contact: Gill Addy, Designated Nurse for Looked after Children and Care Leavers Additional documents: Decision: That the Annual Report on the health of looked after children be noted. |
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CAMHS Local Transformation Plan 2018 (11.05 am) The Board will consider a report on the CAMHS Local Transformation Plan 2018.
Contact: Tom Brailsford, Head of Joint Commissioning (Children) Decision:
(1) That the report on CAMHS Local Transformation Plan 2018 be noted.
(2) That Board Members send any comments on the report direct to Tom Brailsford. |
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CSE and Missing Provision - overview from April to October 2018 (11.20 am) The Board will consider a report on the CSE and Missing Provision for April to October 2018.
Contact: Ophelia Rix, Head of Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Decision: (1) That the report on CSE and Missing Provision – overview from April to October 2018 be noted.
(2) That officers continue to work with elected members to raise awareness of CSE and Missing and what is happening in communities across Kirklees. |
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Recruitment and Retention of Foster Carers (11.40 am) The Board will consider a report on the Recruitment and Retention of Foster Carers.
Contact: Andy Quinlan, Service Manager (Fostering) Decision: That the report on Recruitment and Retention of Foster Carers be noted and that Andy Quinlan, Service Manager (Fostering) be thanked for his contributions.
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Annual report on Complaints and Compliments for Children in Care (11.50 am) The Board will consider an Annual Report on Complaints and Compliments for Children in Care.
Contact: Yasmin Mughal, Complaints and Represent Manager Additional documents: Decision: That the Annual report on Complaints and Compliments for Children in Care be noted and that Yasmin Mughal, Complaints and Represent Manager and Sara Miles, Service Manager (Children and Families) be thanked for their contributions. |
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Update report from CICC and CL Forum and the Pledge (12 noon) The Board will consider an update report from the Children in Care Council and Care Leavers Forum and consider the Pledge.
Contact: Sanna Mahmood, Care Leavers Advocate Melanie Tiernan, Service Manager (Children and Families) Colin Additional documents:
Decision: (1) That the update report from Children in Care Council (CICC) and Care Leavers Forum (CL Forum) and the Pledge be noted.
(2) That as part of the Council’s commitment as a Corporate Parent, the Board consider how cultural activities taking place within Kirklees venues could be subsidised and offered to looked after children and care leavers. |
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Updates from Board Members on interaction with Services (12.15 pm) The Board will consider verbal updates from Board Members on interaction with Services
Contact: Helen Kilroy, Principal Governance and Democratic Engagement Officer Decision: The Board noted the updates from Board Members on interaction with services. |
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Corporate Parenting Board Agenda Plan The Panel will consider the agenda plan for the Corporate Parenting Board for the 2018/19 municipal year.
Contact: Helen Kilroy, Principal Governance & Democratic Engagement Officer Decision: (1) That the Agenda Plan for the Corporate Parenting Board during 2018/19 be noted.
(2) That the additional agenda items be added to the agenda plan for the 2018/19 municipal year and amendments be made as agreed.
(3) That the Governance Officer be authorised to liaise with officers on agreed actions. |
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Dates of Future Meetings To note future meeting dates of the Board during the 2018/19 municipal year:
- Monday 21st January 2019, 10.30 am - Monday 11th March 2019, 10.30 am - Monday 15th April 2019, 10.30 am Decision: (1) That the Corporate Parenting Board hold an additional meeting on Thursday 14th February 2019 at 9am in Meeting Room 1, Huddersfield Town Hall and that an outlook appointment be sent to all Board members.
(2) That the Corporate Parenting Board meet on the following dates:- - Monday 21st January 2019, 10.30 am - Thursday 14th February 2019, 10 am - Monday 11th March 2019, 10.30 am - Monday 15th April 2019, 10.30 am |