Decision details

To note the annual report prior to it being published

1.   Prior to it being published, the Surrey Safeguarding Children Board Annual Report be noted.

2.   The provision of paper copies of the Surrey Safeguarding Children Board Annual Report to Surrey libraries be agreed.

Reasons for Decisions:

The Board is constituted Under Section 13 of the Children Act 2004; its objectives are set out in Section 14 of the Children Act 2004. Regulation 5 of the Local Safeguarding Children Board LSCB) Regulations 2006 sets out the statutory functions of the LSCB.

Section 14a of the Children Act 2004 requires that the independent Chairman publishes an Annual Report on the effectiveness of child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in the local area.

Accepting the recommendation will provide evidence the Council has fulfilled its obligations under Section 13 of the Children Act 2004.