Decision details

Impact of increased child protection demand following the Baby Peter case

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report summarises the increased child protection activity and cost arising from the heightened awareness of child protection issues following the publicity given to the case of baby Peter.

Decision:

1.   To note the service reviews and other mitigating action within Children Services to address spending pressures within the Complex Needs division.

 

2.   To note that the 2010-11 estimates contain a growth proposal of £1m in recognition of the continued spending pressure faced by the Complex Needs division following the Baby Peter case.

 

3.   To approve a virement of £1m in 2009-10 from reserves to support spending pressures faced by the Complex Needs division following the Baby Peter case.

Report author: Steve Miley

Publication date: 15/02/2010

Date of decision: 08/02/2010

Decided at meeting: 08/02/2010 - Cabinet

Effective from: 16/02/2010

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