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(i)       to note that care experienced children and those children who need protection in Aberdeen City, were, predominantly, receiving care and protection in line with national averages;

(ii)       to note that where performance differed from national averages, and it required it, there were improvement plans in place; and

(iii)      to instruct the Chief Social Work Officer to update the Education and Children’s Services Committee on the 2024/25 Statistical Report following its publication in Spring 2026.

The Committee had before it a report by the Executive Director Families and Communities which shared the Children’s Social Work Statistics, Scotland 2023-24 report and provided 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 need protection in Aberdeen City, were, predominantly, receiving care and protection in line with national averages;

(b)      note that where performance differed from national averages, and it required it, there were improvement plans in place; and

(c)      instruct the Chief Social Work Officer to update the Education and Children’s Services Committee on the 2024/25 Statistical Report following its publication in Spring 2026.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations.

-     COUNCILLOR MARTIN GREIG, Convener