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Scottish Borders Child Protection Committee Annual Report 2017-2018

Meeting: 20/12/2018 - Scottish Borders Council (Item 10)

10 Scottish Borders Child Protection Committee Annual Report 2017-2018 pdf icon PDF 126 KB

Consider report by Chief Social Work and Public Protection Officer.  (Copy attached.)

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Minutes:

There had been circulated copies of a report by the Chief Social Work and Public Protection Officer detailing the activities of the Child Protection Committee during the period 1st August 2017 – 31st July 2018 aimed at protecting children and young people in the Scottish Borders from abuse and neglect.  The Annual Report covered the main activities of the multi-agency Child Protection Committee (CPC) and its Sub Committees.  The report highlighted the continuing work being undertaken in the Scottish Borders to meet the Council’s statutory duties to protect children and young people at risk of harm.  This included information on the work of the Child Protection Committee, the statistical information collated and the significant training and development that had been provided in this area.  Mr Michael Batty, Independent Chair of the Committee, was also present at the meeting.  He explained that full membership of the Committee had been included for the first time and highlighted where referrals to the Committee were received.  He advised that new national guidance was expected in January 2019 and this might impact the production of future reports.  Members thanked Mr. Batty and the Committee for the work they were doing to keep children safe.  The Convener commented on the sad death of Ann Blackie earlier in the year and her significant contribution to the work of the Committee which would be sorely missed.

 

DECISION

NOTED the content of the Child Protection Committee Annual Report.

 


 

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