Agenda item

Ann Haigh, Deputy Centre Manager of Aycliffe Secure Services, presented the update report on Aycliffe Secure Services and delivered a powerpoint presentation which included information on the homes at Aycliffe Centre, the school, specialist services and key findings from the recent Ofsted inspection (for copy of report and presentation see file of minutes).

The Chairman advised that any member wishing to visit the centre should contact Jayne Watson, Senior Partnership Officer, (Tel. 03000 268 371), who would arrange this.

In response to a question from the Chairman as to how the panel would like to be kept informed on matters relating to looked after children and secure services, it was agreed that the panel would require, at the minimum, an annual update and ideally a six-monthly update.

In response to a question from Councillor Reed as to how the young people are reintegrated into the community, the Deputy Centre Manager explained that this is done on a phased return with specialist social work and youth offending support where appropriate.

Resolved:

That the report and presentation be noted.