Submission of Section 11 declarations Agencies are required each year, to complete a self evaluation which should provide the evidence for their self declaration. The declarations are collated by Devon Safeguarding Children’s Board on behalf of the Peninsula. Each declaration should include the following: A copy of the completed self evaluation tool (template 2); The self declaration; A copy of the agency’s training needs analysis for the current year; A copy of the agency’s current improvement plan. Declarations will not be accepted/signed off unless accompanied by all of these documents which should be fully completed. Multi Agency Presentations Following submission of the declarations, an extraordinary QA sub-group will take place, at which time, agencies will be expected to present their findings and improvement plans. This event will provide an opportunity for all agencies to review the findings against case audits and reviews that have already been completed, the staff survey and performance information to ensure there is a robust challenge process in place. A template is attached (template 3) for agency presentations. Following this event, a report (template 4) will be provided to the Executive from the QA Sub-Group Chair, outlining the findings and making recommendations to the Executive as follows: The declaration is approved; The declaration is approved on the condition of further evidence/action being included; There is a recommendation for peer review to further analyse the declaration and supporting evidence; The declaration is not sufficient and requires completing again. Feedback to Agencies Following submission of the self declarations and presentations, agencies will receive formal feedback from the in respect of their submissions and improvement plans. This will include any suggested further areas for improvement (template 5). Review of Section 11 and Other Quality Assurance Activity Agencies will be expected to feedback on the progress of their improvement plans on a quarterly basis to the Safeguarding Board Executive meetings. They may also be required to provide evidence of improvements.
Submission of Section 11 declarations Agencies are required each year, to complete a self evaluation which should provide the evidence for their self declaration. The declarations are collated by Devon Safeguarding Children’s Board on behalf of the Peninsula. Each declaration should include the following: A copy of the completed self evaluation tool (template 2); The self declaration; A copy of the agency’s training needs analysis for the current year; A copy of the agency’s current improvement plan. Declarations will not be accepted/signed off unless accompanied by all of these documents which should be fully completed. Multi Agency Presentations Following submission of the declarations, an extraordinary QA sub-group will take place, at which time, agencies will be expected to present their findings and improvement plans. This event will provide an opportunity for all agencies to review the findings against case audits and reviews that have already been completed, the staff survey and performance information to ensure there is a robust challenge process in place. A template is attached (template 3) for agency presentations. Following this event, a report (template 4) will be provided to the Executive from the QA Sub-Group Chair, outlining the findings and making recommendations to the Executive as follows: The declaration is approved; The declaration is approved on the condition of further evidence/action being included; There is a recommendation for peer review to further analyse the declaration and supporting evidence; The declaration is not sufficient and requires completing again. Feedback to Agencies Following submission of the self declarations and presentations, agencies will receive formal feedback from the in respect of their submissions and improvement plans. This will include any suggested further areas for improvement (template 5). Review of Section 11 and Other Quality Assurance Activity Agencies will be expected to feedback on the progress of their improvement plans on a quarterly basis to the Safeguarding Board Executive meetings. They may also be required to provide evidence of improvements.
appendix-5-section-11-audit-framework.docx