Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a joint report of the Corporate Director of Children and Young People’s Services and the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods and Climate Change which presented the Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report for 2019-20(for copy see file of minutes).

Councillor Gunn, Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People’s Services,  highlighted the extensive work carried out in response to the joint targeted area inspection recommendations and she pointed out that the introduction of the Young People’s Commissioner ensures the voice of the child is heard.  Councillor  Hovvels, Portfolio Holder for Health and Community Safety, commented that it was clear that the voice of the child is at the heart of the report, and emphasised the importance of safeguarding children and young people, particularly during the difficult time throughout the pandemic.

Resolved:

That the recommendation in the report be approved.