Deputy Executive Leader (Children’s Services)
The Deputy Executive Leader is Deputy Chair of the Executive and, as such deputises for the Executive Leader in respect of all the Council’s affairs. The Deputy Executive Leader is also responsible for the Children’s Services portfolio. The Executive Member is responsible for all matters relating to the Council’s affairs in respect of the Children’s Services brief. As such, the Executive Member is responsible for liaising with other Members of the Executive Cabinet, particularly where matters within the brief that affect other aspects of Council business or affect the Borough. The Executive Member is responsible for ensuring appropriate consultation with partners and the community on matters within the children and families brief.
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Terms of Reference |
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Children's Services in accordance with the Children Act 2004 and associated statutory guidance. |
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Child protection and Children in Need including: - Social Work Service including safeguarding - Child Sexual Exploitation - Out of hours service - Children’s Hub
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Safeguarding and Quality Assurance including: - Independent Review and Child Protection - Family Group Conferencing Quality Assurance |
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Integrated Services for Children with Additional Needs, including Portage: - Behavioural Therapist Social Work - Boyd’s Walk - Children with Disabilities - Children’s Commissioning - Young Carers - Children’s Homes - Children with Disabilities |
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Looked after Children |
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Children leaving care |
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Transition Support |
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Fostering services |
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Adoption services |
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Childrens Health and Wellbeing |
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Youth Service |
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Early Years |
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Corporate Parenting |