Decision details

The CHS/ICS Framework improvement project

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report seeks the approval for a programme of work in order implement changes to ICS process, and supporting systems in light of a review following the Baby P case and the subsequent Laming report.
It also seeks ongoing funding for the Frameworki Development, Training and Support Team. This team is already in existence and has been funded by the DCSF grant in relation to ICS. Following the DCSF decision to remove the requirement on local authorities to be ICS compliant this funding has ceased.

Decision:

1.      That the scope of the project be approved   with one off project funding of £639,169.

 

2.      That ongoing funding is approved for the Frameworki Development and Support Team at £335,340 per annum.

Report author: Richard Frost

Publication date: 07/01/2010

Date of decision: 11/01/2010

Decided at meeting: 11/01/2010 - Cabinet

Effective from: 19/01/2010

Accompanying Documents: