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District Council Subcommittee – Chaired by Bill Hunt, Warwick District Council
(Chairing to be rotated on an annual basis between the 5 district councils)
Strategic Objective:
To ensure the safeguarding children agenda is fully embedded in district and borough councils across Warwickshire
Terms of Reference:
- Ensure proper channels of engagement and communication exist between the subcommittee, the full Safeguarding Board and its other subcommittees, capable of promoting a shared approach when this is required.
- Ensure that district councils meet their responsibilities under Section 11 of the Children Act 2004.
- Raise awareness in partner agencies of the contribution that district councils make to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
- Establish a shared understanding of safeguarding issues in district councils, and develop common approaches across the five district councils towards discharging their responsibilities.
- Disseminate good practice and ensure that sound and up to date safeguarding policies and procedures are in place in each council.
- Assist all service divisions in district councils in linking in with other agencies and services as appropriate.
Key Tasks 2008-2011:
- Complete audits and develop procedures for district councils in respect of safer recruitment and managing allegations against staff.
- Explore the relationship between district councils and their contractors in relation to safeguarding children and develop standard contract clauses to ensure compliance.
- Implement recommendations relating to district councils arising from a serious case review.
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