Agenda item

The Head of Service, Children Looked After and Support Service presented the revised CPP Score Card to August 2023, which had been simplified with reduced data.

The Panel’s views and comments were sought on the revised format, which now also provided explanations.

Members reviewed the new format and made the following comments:

• Noted that there had been a reduction in CLAs to 231 compared to 244 in August (Aug) 2022.

• Asked for demographics to be presented in text rather than graphics format.
• No. of children entering care (Year to Date) had dropped from 64 in Aug 2022 to 32 in Aug 2023, whereas the No of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children had increase from 21 to 28 in the same comparative period.
• Requested data on the number of missing children, with explanation of where they were located. The Panel was advised that work was still in progress in this area, including the need to develop clear definitions of missing children from children who had gone away.
• Acknowledged that 68% of exits from care were for positive reasons but asked for details to be provided about the position of the remaining 32% of children.

In answer to a question as to whether contingency plans were in place for missing children, it was explained that some children may have been adopted, placed in special guardianship order or moved into living independently.

The Panel Resolved to: To note the CPP Score card and for the comments on the revised format to be taken into account for the next CPP meeting.