Issue - meetings

To consider specified performance data for CiC.

The Committee considered a report setting out the December performance monitoring data in relation to CiC within the Children and Families service. The Committee requested that in future performance data be provided in tabulated form to allow easier comparison between current and past performance.

The continued significant increase in the number of CiC was noted, including the impact of the Southwark judgement. 

In response to a query as to whether the Special Guardianship Order and adoption target would be met by March considering the time limitations, confirmation was provided that performance was highly dependent on the court system. The target was however considered to be realistic, with a number of cases in the system awaiting assignment of court dates.