Report No. 187/2018 was received from Mr Simon Westwood, the Independent Chairman of the Leicestershire and Rutland Local Safeguarding Children Board (LRLSCB).

Mr Westwood introduced the report, the purpose of which was to advise Cabinet of the key findings of the Annual Report 2017/18 for the Leicestershire and Rutland Local Safeguarding Children Board (LRLSCB).

During discussion the following points were noted:

      i.        It was noted that particular issues needed to be highlighted within the report. At present the report was very generic.

DECISION:

1.    Cabinet NOTED the draft Annual Report and made comments for amendment to be considered by the Independent Chair of the Local Safeguarding Children Board.

Reason for the decision

The Local safeguarding Children Board produced its Annual Report for 2017-18 assessing and analyzing the activity and performance of the Board and partner agencies regarding safeguarding children, The Annual Report was presented to Cabinet for their information and input.