Issue - meetings

This report sets out performance data and trends for an agreed set of measures relating to looked after children. Report to follow

 The Committee considered performance information and trends for measures relating to looked after children.  The Committee commented  on the good progress made across all performance indicators  since the last meeting in October.

The number of children  looked after was coming down and the aim was to get  this  figure in line with statistical neighbouring boroughs.  To deliver  this would mean investing  in support  to children and young people  that were on the cusp of care. The Scrutiny Panel for children and young people were due to look at the  savings profile for the service and would consider the strategy of bring down the numbers of children in care and re-investing the savings  in early help to families.