3b Proposed changes to the whole authority safeguarding approach PDF 170 KB
Division/Wards Affected: All
Purpose: To provide Cabinet members with proposed changes to the whole authority safeguarding approach.
Author: Teresa Norris, Policy and Performance Officer
Contact Details: teresanorris@monmouthshire.gov.uk
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Decision:
That members approve the proposed changes to:
· Introduce a Safeguarding Strategy.
· Underpin the strategy with a programme of three distinct elements covering: Corporate, Children and Young People and Adults.
· Change the terms of reference and representation of the Whole Authority Safeguarding Coordination Group.
· Discontinue the current performance report mechanism and replace it with a scorecard of key safeguarding measures to monitor performance.