The Children s Trust Board Monday 9 March 2015, 15.00 17.00 Chair Michael Jameson AGENDA Literacy Room, 1 st Floor, Future House Future House Reception Desk: Tel: 01274 385500 Item Agenda Items Owner Time 1. Introductions/Apologies 2. Minutes of Last Meeting Matters Arising Care Leavers EET Report 16+ Engagement - Point 5.1.2 (CTB Meeting 3 November 2014) Update 3. Performance Update Chair Cindy Peek 5 mins 5 mins Children s Performance Dashboard Verbal Update Gillian Simpson- Morris 4. The Health Inequalities Action Plan 10 mins HIAP performance indicators six priorities - Verbal Update Shirley Brierley 10 mins 5. A New Deal for the District key messages presentation Kate McNicholas 30 mins 6. Participation Strategy - position statement with key challenges Gillian Simpson- Morris 20 mins 7. Forward Plan Future CT Board ALL 10 mins 8. CTB Review Survey Analysis Dawnn Gordon 5 mins 9. Any Other Business Chair 5 mins Page 1 of 6
Attendees: Name Amanda Lavery Bernard Lanigan Cindy Peek Dawnn Gordon Elizabeth Evans Gilliam Simpson Morris Jane Lees Janice Hawkes Jayne McBride Janet Jewitt Jenny Cryer Jonathan Hayes Julie Rhodes Michael Jameson Nadira Mirza Nancy O Neill Sue Webster Job Title Safeguarding Team Manager and Names Nurse, BDCT Adults & Community Services, BMDC Deputy Director, Children s Services, BMDC Policy, Programmes & Change, BMDC School Governors Policy, Programmes & Change, BMDC Communityworks Manager Young Carers/Barnados/Young Lives Policy, Programmes & Change, BMDC Young Lives Connexions Neighbourhoods, BMDC Housing BMDC Director, Children s Services, BMDC University of Bradford Clinical Commissioning Group Job Centre Plus Apologies : Name Anita Parkin Cllr Ralph Berry Cllr Debbie Davies Julie Jenkins John McManus Kevin Ball Linda Mason Maggie Smallridge Michaela Howell Nicola Lees Shirley Brierley Susan Webster Vince Firth Job Title Joint Director of Public Health (Bradford & Airedale) Lead Member for Children s Services Elected member Lead Liberal Democrats Group Assistant Director, Children s Specialist Services Head Teacher, St Mary s & St peters Catholic Primary School Probation Services Assistant Director, Access & Inclusion Head of Bradford Probation Bradford Trident Director of Nursing, Bradford District Care Trust Consultant in Public Health Dept of Work & Pensions West Yorkshire Police Page 2 of 6
Ref. No. 1. Action/Decision Introduction & Apologies Minutes of the Meeting Action Owner Due Date 1.1.1 2. 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 Apologies were given to the group by Jayne McBride (JMcB) Minutes/Actions of the Last Meeting & Matters Arising The minutes from the last meeting held on 19 January 2015 were discussed and agreed as a true and accurate record. All actions were concluded with the exception of the following which require further action/ update/amendments: Matters Arising Care Leavers EET Report 16+ Engagement - Point 5.1.2 (CTB Meeting 3 November 2014) Action 4: Cindy Peek (CP) to take lead on this but is to meet and work with Jason Egan (JP) to develop this further prior to bringing this back to the Board Update: CTB Meeting 9 March 2015 Cindy Peek to meet Managers from NEET to discuss LAC leavers as information is incorrect and resourcing Early Help. Moving forward, a Learning Education & Planning (LEAP) member is to spend one day a week (job placement) with EET to work on IAG, ongoing support and job prospects. Tier1 picked up and the work is ongoing but with various challenges i.e. vulnerable children leaving care support LEAP have requested a dedicated PA, this was removed in the re-structure and there is no funding available for this provision. JMcB 2.3 2.3.1 Action 1 CP to meet with LEAP CP tba Children s and Young People s Plan (CYPP) Concerns were raised again at the meeting regarding the CYPP; that Child Poverty was not given as much importance (relegated to page 11). 2.3.2 GSM confirmed that this has been made more explicit in the revised C&YPP which addresses Poverty as a whole rather than just for Children Action 2 GSM to provide governance action planning for the next CTB GSM by 18/5/15 Page 3 of 6
3. 3.1 Performance Update Children s Trust Performance Dashboard by exception 3.1.1 GSM explained that there were no changes to the previous Dashboard and requested support in obtaining the information needed to populate the Dashboard for future reporting as there are too many gaps in report to provide an accurate picture i.e. leads are not providing information in terms of actions undertaken for poor performance Various gaps are found the following priorities Priority 1 Educational and School improvements Priority 2 Protecting vulnerable children & young people Priority 3 minimizing adverse affects of childhood poverty Requirements from leads are What actions have been put in place to address issues? What are the impacts and what that means? 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 It was acknowledged by the board that some data will only be available on an annual basis Further concerns arose regarding duplicate indicators and those which were reported elsewhere i.e. public health. It was suggested that this data would be sufficient for reporting purposes and that the Dashboard should only report on those indicators being monitored. MJ expressed his concerns regarding CTB ownership of the Children s Performance Dashboard. The process has fallen short and the standard level is poor in comparison to previous months. Suggestions for improvement included the following and should form part of the CTB Review: The CTB to have full ownership and engage in the five outcomes and principles for New Deal incorporated in the CYPP Review and change the format of the Dashboard There needs to be clear accountability Strip out those areas already being captured by other boards Call in individuals for key areas where performance is poor and there is a cause for concern VCS would welcome a co-design model and the sector should be included with Young Lives data in Participation. Page 4 of 6
Action 3 Stage 1 Dashboard Redesign DG tba 4. 4.1.1 4.1.2 5. 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 6. 5.1.1 The Health Inequalities Action Plan In the absence of Shirley Brierley, GSM reported that No real changes to last submission and the HIAP indicators are still being developed. For example, in terms of the SEN aspect of Participation in Education indicator; this will be incorporated in the indicator for Priority 4 as discussed at the last CTB and the SEND steering group in January 2015 A New Deal for the District Key Messages presentation Kate McNicholas (KMc) delivered a presentation explaining the work of New Deal. Kate asked the Trust for their agreement to engage in partnership work on the New Deal Project. Follow up discussions will be very important. school of thought Next Stage of the process is partner and organisational consultations Participation Strategy position statement with key challenges Gillian Simpson-Morris delivered a briefing report in connection with the Participation Strategy and a discussion followed. KMc 5.1.2 MJ expressed his disappointment at the level of detail within the report i.e. no recommendations. Feedback from members highlighted that there are good examples of youth participation which are not recorded in the report. MJ has asked that someone to take a lead on this Action 4 MJ, GSM and DG to meet to define a clear role Page 5 of 6 MJ/GSM/ DG tba
6. 6.1.1 6.1.2 7. 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.3 7.1.4 Forward Planning Future CT Board Whilst this item was not discussed this will be a standing item on the agenda requiring member input This item has been deferred to the next meeting on 18 May 2015 CTB Review Survey Analysis Dawnn Gordon (DG) reported on the outcome of the analysis of the survey for Children s Trust Board Review. The group were informed of the low response rate; that a very small percentage of surveys were received from board members who feedback their comments. However, those received presented an insightful as well as mixed picture of the current status of the CTB. The overall message coming through indicated that the CTB s roles and responsibilities were not clearly defined or understood. The results also identified that there should be a reduction in the number of CTB meetings held within a given year. Some individuals made suggestions in their survey responses as to the frequency of the meeting but it was agreed that further options should be put forward as part of the final report. Newer members were given an opportunity to participate in the survey but it was understood that their feedback would be quite limited ALL by 18/5/15 Actions 5: MJ has requested individuals provide more explicit options as to how the CTB will be delivered in the future whilst considering the findings of the questionnaire and in particular the Children s Performance Dashboard. The final report is to include How the Trust links with New Deal ALL completed 12/3/15 Outline the CTB s roles & responsibilities The Council should be mindful of partner priorities as these sometimes conflict with Council priorities and prevent outcomes. 7.1.5 Update: 16 March 2015 Email sent to members on 10 March 2015, responses received and have been incorporated in the O & S report which is to be presented to the Chair on the 26 March 2015. DG completed 16/3/15 8. Any other Business 8.1.1 Michael Jameson informed the Board that it was Cindys last CTB meeting before she left the Council. He thanked her for all her work and support and the Board wished her luck in her retirement Page 6 of 6
8.1.2 A request is made to all board members/attendees It would help us tremendously with the administration of the board s business arrangements if attendees sign the Attendance Sheet on arrival at the meetings as we don t always receive advanced notice of substitute representatives or individuals visiting for the first time. Thank you CHILDREN S TRUST BOARD - DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS 18 May 2015 3.00 5.00 pm Conference Room, 1 st Floor, Future House 6 July 2015 3.00 5.00 pm Conference Room, 1 st Floor, Future House 7 September 2015 3.00 5.00 pm Conference Room, 1 st Floor, Future House 2 November 2015 3.00 5.00 pm Oak Room, St Peters House Page 7 of 6