Issue - meetings

To receive the report of the Director of Children’s Services providing an overview of progress in refreshing the Safeguarding (Joint Area Review (JAR)) Action Plan.

The Committee received the Safeguarding Plan for Haringey report, presented by the Director of Children & Young People’s Service. A discussion followed and the following responses to questions were noted.

The increase in child protection activity had affected the ability to roll-out the health visitor programme.

Re. Action 6.03  – Safeguarding Champion scheme extended across the Children’s Trust (not on track) – the Committee was informed that there had been commitment from the Chief Executive and the Borough Commander and a Haringey staff member to act as champions.

Clerks note: The Chair left the meeting at this point (19:35)and Councillor Browne (Vice Chair) took over as Chair.

Re.  Action 7.03 it was noted that the Council would ensure that as much support and training will be available for the Third Sector as was possible.

Re. Action 4.09 – Ensuring that Young people are constantly involved and their views  are heard in Safeguarding Services - it  was noted that the Council was engaging with young people for example attending Youth Council meetings and similar activities.

Clerks note: Councillor Bull returned to the meeting at this point (19:40 and resumed as Chair.)

The Committee asked for the reasons that the recent South Tottenham Children’s Trust Board meetings had been cancelled (action 99).

The Director of Children and Young Peoples Service congratulated Northumberland Park School on it’s good exam results.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.