Agenda Reports Pack (Public) 15/10/2012, 19.00 - Meetings ...

Review of participation data and quarterly performance reportThe Audit and Practice Improvement Sub group reviewed quarterly data with a view to ensure improved engagement of agencies atCP conferences4.5 Serious Case Review SubgroupThe LSCB is confident that arrangements are in place to ensure SCRs are conducted robustly, there is a strong culture oflearning from reviews and lessons learned are embedded. The priority for the SCR group is to contribute to discussions whichhave arisen from Professor Eileen Munro’s review of children protection services and implement them locally.A recent Serious Case Reviews (SCRs) has been submitted and evaluated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The review of case by theLSCB has also highlighted the need for continued strong multiagency partnerships.Page 261The Serious Case Review Panel met frequently during the year to discuss the case of a 12 year old child who committedsuicide whilst in care placed outside the borough. This was a very sad case because of the strong family history of suicide andthe effect it had on him and his siblings, and the ability of professionals to support and safeguard him. The review wasparticularly complex because of the large number of agencies involved and thus there was a need for the overview author andpanel members to have meetings with the authors of the various agency reports and to draft the final report. There were anumber of recommendations made which have been presented to the LSCB.In the early part of 2012 the SCR met to consider the use of a new model of case review, the SCIE model, This was applied inrespect of case which promoted strong engagement and learning for those involved. This emphasis was a significantdifference from the traditional review model which relies heavily on external scrutiny and audit4.6 Child Protection Performance Report4.61 IntroductionThis report primarily uses management information provided for period up to April1st 2012. There are a number of statisticalreferences to Westminster and K&C. The comparative population estimates are: H&F 30,668; K&C 30,562 and Westminster33,893 The report will focus on the CP numbers, work flow, the concerns for children who are subject to CP Plans for asecond or subsequent time, as well as providing a focus on specific parental issues and multi agency participation. There isalso additional information on:• Categories of plans- 44 -