Minutes:
The Panel received a report of the Head of the Integrated Commissioning Service presented by Mark Smith, Strategic Manager, who provided an overview of Regulation 44 visits and regulatory body ratings of the Independent Children’s Residential Homes in which Durham children / young people are placed (for copy of report see file of minutes).
It was noted that timescales for improvements were flexible, depending upon the needs of the young people and the timeframes set by Ofsted.
Resolved:
That the report be noted.