To consider the report of the
Head of Safeguarding seeking agreement to enter into a formal
Partnership Arrangement under Section 15 of the Children Act 2004
to establish and maintain a pooled fund made up of contributions
from Board Partners and the Council.
The current resource allocation of the pooled fund includes; the
Independent Chair; Staffing costs, LSCB
conferences; publicity; serious case reviews; and general
administration costs.
The City Council will act as the Lead Partner and will be
responsible for the management of the pooled fund and the
Partnership Arrangements on behalf of Board Partners.
This agreement will provide a legal framework and will formalise
the current informal arrangements with Board Partners that have
been in place since the establishment of the Local Safeguarding
Children's Board in 2006.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;
Decision status: Deleted
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 26 Oct 2009 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Safeguarding Children and Youth Services
Lead director: Executive Director Children's Services and Learning
Department: Safeguarding Children and Youth Services Portfolio
Contact: 023 8083 4899 Email: felicity.budgen@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4899.
Consultation process
Circulation of proposed Partnership Agreement
Consultees
LSCB Board Partners
Public Comments may be sent to: Alison Boynton, Principal Contracts Officer Children's Services and Learning Frobisher House Southampton Phone: 023 8083 4983 Email to alison.boynton@southampton.gov.uk