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Agenda item

Key Accountable Performance 2017/18: Q1

To scrutinise Q1 outturns against the Key Accountable Measures contained in the 2017/18 Council Performance Framework, consider topics for more detailed investigation and consider measures recommended by the Executive for further scrutiny (in the following sub items).

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 7) concerning Quarter One Key Accountable Performance measures. Catalin Bogos advised that a summary of the performance position was available on page 41 of the report. Members acknowledged that Children’s Services had been rated as “Good” by Ofsted which looked atchildren in need of help and protection, children looked after and care leavers .

The report highlighted areas reported as ‘amber’ and detailed the remedial action and the impact of that action.

Members were advised that a number of measures had been requested by Portfolio Holders to be included as part of the performance framework going forward:

  • %of schools judged good or better by Ofsted under the new framework.
  • % of pupils achieving a good level of development at Foundation Stage.
  • % of pupils eligible for Free Schools Meals (FSM) achieving a good level of development at Foundation Stage.
  • Monitor uptake of identification & Brief Advice (IBA) training.

Catalin Bogos directed Members to the additional reports in respect of the sub topics for discussion.

Councillor Webster invited Members to ask general questions before they proceeded with the detailed review of key topics listed on the agenda.

Councillor Ian Morrin requested that extracts of the information be presented as a headline brief to enable the direct comparison between a measure’s previous position and the current reported position. Catalin Bogos agreed to consider how this could be introduced in future reports.

Councillor Lee Dillion advised that indicator ref: CBaCFS11 – ‘Number of weeks taken to conclude care proceedings (children’s social care) was agreed at the Executive meeting as ‘Red’ and that the report should be updated accordingly. Catalin Bogos agreed to complete this action.

Resolved that:

(1)          Catalin Bogos would look to introduce a summary section to aid direct comparison between the previous reported status and the current position of Key Accountable Performance Measures.

(2)          Indicator Ref CBaCFS11 would be amended to ‘Red’

(3)          The report be noted.

 

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