Decision:
The Committee resolved:-
(i) to note that care experienced children and those children who needed protection in Aberdeen City, were, predominantly, receiving care and protection in line with national averages; and
(ii) to note that where performance differed from national averages, there were improvement plans in place.
Minutes:
The Committee had before it a report by the Interim Director of Children’s and Family Services which outlined the Children’s Social Work Statistics, Scotland 2021-22 report and provided a commentary on the performance of Aberdeen City Council compared with the national position.
The report recommended:-
that the Committee -
(a) note that care experienced children and those children who needed protection in Aberdeen City, were, predominantly, receiving care and protection in line with national averages; and
(b) note that where performance differed from national averages, there were improvement plans in place.
The Committee resolved:-
to approve the reccomendations.