Minutes:
The Chair reported that Framwellgate Moor Children’s home was awarded a ‘good’ grading at a recent Ofsted inspection.
Selwyn Morgans, Manager of Aycliffe Secure Centre referred to the recent triennial inspection at the centre which focused on licensing regulations. He reported that the inspection was very positive with ‘good’ in all areas and an ‘outstanding’ in management and leadership. The Manager commented that this was testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff. Part of the inspection included political oversight and the Manager thanked the Corporate Parenting Panel for their role.
The Panel congratulated all those involved and it was agreed that letters of congratulations will be sent in due course.
The Panel then held a short discussion session with care leavers and young people from the Children in Care Council on the following key lines of enquiry for care leavers:
A note was taken of the discussion.