Minutes:
The Head of Early Help, Inclusion and Vulnerable Children informed the Panel that Ofsted recently carried out an unannounced assurance visit to Aycliffe Young People’s Centre and further information would be provided in due course.
Laura Caunce, Service Manager for Children and Young People was pleased to report that the recent Ofsted inspection of Newton Drive children’s home judged the home good in all areas, with no recommendations.
Officers acknowledged the good outcome for Newton Drive was testament to the hard work carried out by managers and staff over recent months.
An assurance visit had also been carried out to Hickstead Rise children’s home and members would be updated on the outcome as soon as possible.