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Corporate parenting agenda to provide sufficient time to scrutinize ask questions and challenge poor performance. Quarterly All Improved understanding of the data provided and the current position regarding Oldham’s cohort of LAC Closer scrutiny and challenge that will impact on service improvements/ developments and ultimately better outcomes for LAC and care leavers Quarterly Corporate parenting panel meetings with strong multi agency representation The agenda of the panel has covered the wide range of outcome areas for LAC and there has been positive reporting to enable effective challenge Corporate parenting panel oversee development of the commissioning priorities and associated action plans Regular performance reporting presented to panel. Review of panel members to ensure appropriate partner representation Ongoing Clare Bamforth Improved wider opportunities for LAC and care leavers Improved understanding of LAC and Care Leavers across Oldham Membership reviewed and updated regularly – particular focus recently on elected member representation Review of permanence team devoted to children who are looked after 2017 Mason Increase number of social workers in post for two or more Improved stability for CLA and care leavers in terms social work allocation Increased number of CLA and care leavers involved recruitment and selection workforce across all Permanence team in and well established. Permanent Social Workers recruited to replace agency staff in field work services. Commitment to Professional Competency Framework for social workers Ongoing Bernie O Principle Social Worker Oldham is taking part in the NAAS (National Assessment and Accreditation System) pilot. Update to be shared at future Corporate parenting panel Learning Mentors in place to support AYSE Social Workers
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