If the LSCB is to be an effective entity it is the responsibility of its constituent members to take a proactive, positive and enabling approach to safeguarding. Quoracy of the LSCB Quoracy is set down in the governance agreement as a quarter of its membership with at least three sectors represented including Local Authority Services and Health. Children’s Agency attendance at meetings is monitored and will be part of the Annual Report. The Chair of the LSCB will address any attendance issues with the Chief Executive of the agency concerned. MEMBERSHIP OF THE LSCB EXECUTIVE BOARD Membership of the Executive Sub-Group must be made up of Chairs of the LSCB sub-groups in addition to the following members: Deputy Director Quality & Safeguarding NHS England – Head of Service Social Care – Children’s Head of Service Safeguarding Unit – Development Officer - Voluntary Faith Community Sector Superintendent Cheshire Police – Named GP Safeguarding Children – Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children – Lead for Children, Young People and Families Joint Strategic – Commissioning Senior Manager - Adult Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Virtual School Head (co-opted) Public Health Consultant LSCB Business Manager Roles & Responsibilities of Members of the LSCB Executive Membership of the Executive of the LSCB is at senior operational management level and includes those with expertise and responsibility for safeguarding in partner agencies.
If the LSCB is to be an effective entity it is the responsibility of its constituent members to take a proactive, positive and enabling approach to safeguarding. Quoracy of the LSCB Quoracy is set down in the governance agreement as a quarter of its membership with at least three sectors represented including Local Authority Children’s Services and Health. Agency attendance at meetings is monitored and will be part of the Annual Report. The Chair of the LSCB will address any attendance issues with the Chief Executive of the agency concerned. MEMBERSHIP OF THE LSCB EXECUTIVE BOARD Membership of the Executive Sub-Group must be made up of Chairs of the LSCB sub-groups in addition to the following members: Deputy Director Quality & Safeguarding – NHS England Head of Service – Children’s Social Care Head of Service – Safeguarding Unit Development Officer - Voluntary Faith Community Sector Superintendent – Cheshire Police Named GP – Safeguarding Children Designated Nurse – Safeguarding Children Lead for Children, Young People and Families – Joint Strategic Commissioning Senior Manager - Adult Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Virtual School Head (co-opted) Public Health Consultant LSCB Business Manager Roles & Responsibilities of Members of the LSCB Executive Membership of the Executive of the LSCB is at senior operational management level and includes those with expertise and responsibility for safeguarding in partner agencies.
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