9 STRATEGIC SAFEGUARDING PANEL'S ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17 PDF 180 KB
Cyflwynwyd gan: Cyng / Cllr Dilwyn Morgan
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Decision:
A report on the work
of the Strategic Safeguarding Children and Adults Panel was accepted.
Minutes:
RESOLVED
Approve the expansion of the Strategic
Safeguarding Panel's field of work including requirements on the Authority
involving counter terrorism, modern slavery, domestic violence and community
safety.
Delegate the right to the Strategic
Safeguarding Panel to review and agree necessary changes to the Corporate
Safeguarding Policy arising from adopting the changes to the terms of
reference.
DISCUSSION
The report was
submitted to the Cabinet and the importance of the work within the Council was
emphasised. Current safeguarding arrangements and specifically the
corporation's responsibility to undertake the safeguarding duty had been in
place for approximately four years. The panel had been making good progress in
terms of awareness and understanding of safeguarding issues across the Council.
It was noted simply
that the report asked for permission to expand the panel's scope. It was
emphasised that it was time for this as there were changes in terms of regional
arrangements and legislative changes that were currently happening.
Observations arising
from the discussion:
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It was noted that this was an opportunity to take
advantage of extending responsibilities and reducing duplication in the field
of safeguarding.
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The difference between the Safeguarding Strategic
Panel and the Operational Safeguarding Panel was discussed, and it was noted
that the officers of the public were part of the operational panel in order to
ensure that the work was being carried out.
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Pride was expressed regarding the comment in relation
to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and that the role of the staff
within the Council had been highlighted.
7. STRATEGIC SAFEGUARDING PANEL'S ANNUAL REPORT 2016/17
The report was
submitted by Cllr Dilwyn Morgan
DECISION
An annual report on the work of the Strategic
Safeguarding Children and Adults Panel was accepted.
DISCUSSION
The report was
submitted to the Cabinet with the intention of updating what had been achieved
by the Strategic Safeguarding Panel during the year. Cllr Mair
Rowlands was thanked for chairing and Cllr Gareth Thomas and Cllr W. Gareth
Roberts were thanked for being members of the Panel.
It was noted that good
work had been made in raising staff awareness of the work of safeguarding
children and vulnerable adults. In addition, it was emphasised that inspections
from external bodies had noted a growth in the panel's work. The future aim of
the panel was discussed, and everyone was thanked for bringing additional
fields that needed attention into the panel’s work and agenda.
Observations arising
from the discussion:
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The idea
that the item should have a place on the Council agenda in order for all
members to be aware of the panel’s work was welcomed.
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A
question was asked about the exciting changes that CSSIW had noted – and what
these changes were. It was emphasised that this was a result of changes in the
field of adults due to growth in referrals through investing in a team that
would ensure quality.
Awdur: Morwena Edwards