Minutes:
The Panel noted the report of the Head of Looked After Children and Care Leavers which provided a summary of the Regulation 44 visit action plans and responsive repairs for December 2017 (for copy of report see file of minutes).
The Panel noted that all Regulation 44 visit actions had been completed and the Chair congratulated the residential services. Cllr Charlton pointed out that some of the action plans do not show the names of those members who attend the visits and the Head of Looked After Children and Care Leavers agreed to request that this information is included in the future.
With regard to the Regulation 44 inspectors and visitors, J Wilson commented that young people often find it difficult to speak openly to them as they are unfamiliar faces and he suggested that alternative communication methods are made available for the young people, for example, anonymous comments cards which are given to the inspectors. It was agreed that from April 2018, the new Regulation 44 visitors would produce a poster about themselves for display in the homes in order to familiarise themselves with the young people.
In relation to responsive repairs, the Chair informed the Panel that the next visit to Service Direct will take place in April.
Resolved:
That the Regulation 44 action plans and responsive repairs for December 2017 be noted.