Issue - meetings

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.   

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.