Issue - meetings

(a)       That the positive feedback received from the CIW following their recent focussed activity/engagement with Social Services be noted;

(b)       That the Council’s response to any areas of improvement identified by the CIW during the year be noted; and 

(c)        That the Committee be informed about forthcoming focussed activity to be carried out by the CIW in Flintshire.

The Chief Officer (Social Services) introduced a report to note the positive feedback received from the CIW and the response to any areas of improvement identified.  He provided background information and reported that in 2019 the CIW had carried out 6 days of focussed activity/engagement with Social Services looking at Adult Safeguarding and the work of the Safeguarding Unit in Flint, Extra Care schemes, and the Council’s approach to Information, Advice and Assistance, Early Help, and the experiences of children becoming looked after. The Chief Officer advised that formal feedback from the CIW on the above activities had been positive and had highlighted a number of areas where the Council performed very well and there was good outcomes being achieved for people in the community.

The Chief Officer invited the Senior Manager Safeguarding and Commissioning, Senior Manager Integrated Services, and Senior Manager Children and Workforce, to report on the findings from the CIW engagement activity for their service areas. 

Members expressed praise for the innovative range of services provided which they felt were instrumental in transforming the quality of life for many individuals. 

During discussion Officers responded to the comments and questions raised around the issues of sex education and prevention, mental health and well-being, and bullying.

The recommendations in the report were moved by Councillor Paul Cunningham and seconded by Councillor Cindy Hinds.

RESOLVED

(a)       That the positive feedback received from the CIW following their recent focussed activity/engagement with Social Services be noted;

(b)       That the Council’s response to any areas of improvement identified by the CIW during the year be noted; and 

(c)        That the Committee be informed about forthcoming focussed activity to be carried out by the CIW in Flintshire.