Minutes:
The Head of Children’s Social Care referred to the Ofsted visit to Durham on 14 and 15 November 2023 which focused on the Care Leavers’ Service. The initial feedback was positive and the letter from Ofsted will be published on 12 January 2024. The Head of Children’s Social Care thanked all those involved in hosting and participating in the visit.
The Panel noted that an assurance visit had taken place at Aycliffe Secure Centre, which also resulted in positive feedback and further information will be provided to the Panel, on the findings, in due course.