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Introductions and Apologies (5 mins) County Councillor Prynn
To note who is attending and any apologies for absence. Minutes: All were welcomed to the meeting and the following apologies were noted:
County Councillors Dowding, Henig, Lord, Snape, Jane Simpson, Katherine Ashworth, Ismail Karolia, Louise Mackender de Cari, Nicola Bamford, Debbie Ross, Diane Booth and Catherine Poole.
The Board also received the happy news that Catherine Poole, a member of the Board, had given birth to a baby girl.
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Notes of the Meeting and Matters Arising from 5 December 2013 (5 mins) County Councillor Prynn
To agree for accuracy the notes of the meeting and receive any updates from the matters arising. Minutes: The notes of the previous meeting on 5 December 2013 were noted as an accurate record. There were no actions arising from the notes that were not going to picked up elsewhere on the agenda.
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What our Elected Members have been doing (5 mins) County Councillor Prynn and other Elected Members
To note feedback from work undertaken by the Chair of the Board and our Elected Members including Members' visits. Minutes: Members of the Board (County Councillor Beavers and the Chair) updated the Board on their activities since the last meeting.
These activities included attending events in Manchester sharing how authorities do things for CLA, visiting children's homes, working with head nurse at CCG East Lancashire and the LSCB with a view to making links with partners stronger.
Of particular note was the PROUD event which everyone deemed a great success. Sam was thanked for the organisation of the event and the nominees and winners were all applauded. |
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Action Sheet (5 mins) County Councillor Prynn
To discuss where the actions from previous meetings are up to. Minutes: The action sheet was noted and all necessary actions would be followed up as appropriate. |
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What Does Our Performance Tell Us? (5 mins) Louise Mackender De Cari
To receive an update on current performance data. Minutes: The Board had a lengthy discussion regarding the performance data and concerns it had regarding the effect on CLA.
The Board asked that Mel Ormesher be asked to attend the Board in the Autumn to explain how the Early Action project is working and what effect it is having.
The recently formed Children's Social Care Panel which was set up to look at expensive placements would have an effect on what information is known on CLA.
The recently circulated questionnaire which had been prepared in partnership with Children's Society was raised though concern was expressed that the young people at the Board had not heard of it.
Regarding Children who go missing in response to concerns expressed by the young people it was agreed to invite a police representative to a Board meeting.
Concern was also raised about the use of pupil premium and the perceived lack of clarity as to what it's spent on and the fact that the designated teacher needs to be known to the CLA in the school. |
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Attainment of Children Looked After (5 mins) Kath Metcalfe and Elaine Roberts
To receive an update on the attainments. Minutes: The Board received a presentation on the attainment of children looked after.
The Board in noting the information asked for figures which compared Lancashire against other local authorities. |
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IRO Annual Report (30 mins) Sally Allen and Mark Hudson
To receive the Annual Report 2012. Minutes: The Board received an interactive presentation in the style of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire".
The Board thanked Sally and Mark for their presentation and noted the offer that any questions could be fed through LINX or direct to Mark via email. |
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LINX (Lancashire's Children in Care Council) (60 mins) Young People and Barnardos
To receive feedback on the work our young people have been doing and the topics that have been discussed at their LINX meetings ie Corporate Parenting Board Performance Report, Taking It To The Next Level, Care Leavers, Pathway Plans and Time to Think. Minutes: The Board received an update on the activities undertaken by the young people.
These activities included being involved in the SCAYT+ feedback exercise, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and the participation checklist which will be emailed to the Board.
The Board watched a short video clip which challenged the stereotypes of CLA. The Chair suggested that the young people might want to consider doing something similar. |
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Any Other Business County Councillor Prynn
To receive any other business. Minutes: The Board was informed of two forthcoming events that they might be interested in:
The Passport to Parliament Event on 21 February in the Great Hall at Liverpool Hope University, and
The North West Regional Corporate Parenting Board Conference on 17 February.
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Date and Time of Next Meeting County Councillor Prynn
Thursday, 24 April 2014 at 6.00pm, Duke of Lancaster Room,(former Cabinet Room 'C'), County Hall, Preston, PR1 8RJ. Minutes: The Board noted its next scheduled meeting was to be held on Thursday 24 April starting at 6pm with light refreshments available from 5.30pm. |
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Ofsted Questionnaire Summaries To note the summaries for information. Additional documents: Minutes: The summaries were noted for information. |
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Grant Funding Applications To note the attached document. Minutes: The list of grant fund applications was noted. The Board were reminded that the funding would cease on 31 March 2014.
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