Mae arweiniad yn hollbwysig. Rwyf eisoes wedi nodi fy ymrwymiad i sefydlu Bwrdd Diogelu Annibynnol Cenedlaethol. Dangosodd canlyniadau’r ymgynghoriad fod cytundeb eang y byddai’r ffocws strategol y gallai Bwrdd Cenedlaethol ei ddarparu yn gam adeiladol. Rwy’n awyddus i fwrw ymlaen â’m bwriad i sefydlu Bwrdd newydd o dan y ddeddfwriaeth. Mae yna sawl model posibl, ond ar hyn o bryd rwyf o’r farn y bydd angen i’r Bwrdd allu fy nghynghori ynghylch pa mor ddigonol ac effeithiol yw’r trefniadau diogelu, a pha gamau y dylwn eu cymryd er mwyn helpu i gryfhau polisi a gwella arferion. Gallai hefyd fod â rôl hanfodol o ran rhoi cymorth a chyngor i Fyrddau Diogelu, gyda golwg ar sicrhau eu bod yn effeithiol. Gwella fydd arwyddair gwaith y Bwrdd.
Leadership is paramount. I have previously set out my commitment to establish a National Independent Safeguarding Board. The results of consultation demonstrated broad agreement that the strategic focus a National Board could provide would be a constructive step. I am minded to pursue my intention to establish a new Board under the legislation. There are many models which might be considered, but my view currently is that the Board will need to be able to advise me on the adequacy and effectiveness of safeguarding and on action to help strengthen policy and improve practice. It might also have a critical role in providing support and advice to Safeguarding Boards, with a view to ensuring their effectiveness. The watchword for the work of the Board will be improvement.