Children, Families & Learning Cabinet Member – Minutes – 5 April 2018

66 (66) NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL INFORMATION STATEMENT – SHORT BREAKS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN 2017-2020 – The Director: Learning, Skills and Culture submitted a report seeking approval for the publication of the updated Information Statement – Short Breaks for Disabled Children 2017-2020.

The Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulation 2011 placed a statutory duty on councils to prepare a “statement” to inform parents/carers of the range of Short Breaks services available in their local area.

The Information Statement – Short Breaks for Disabled Children 2017 – 2020 had been reviewed resulting in minor amendments.

Resolved – That the updated Information Statement – Short Breaks for Disabled Children 2017 – 2020 be approved for publication.

The corresponding reports of the following item (Minute 67 refers) contains exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

67 (67) THE CYGNETS SHORT BREAKS CHILDREN’S HOME – REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE – The Director: Learning, Skills and Culture submitted a report seeking approval for the revised Cygnets’ Statement of Purpose.

All Children’s Homes were required to develop and keep under review a Statement of Purpose – indicating how the home provided individualised care and met regulatory quality standards.

The Statement of Purpose for The Cygnets was last reviewed in November 2016.

The current Ofsted Inspection rating for The Cygnets was Outstanding.

Resolved – That the updated Statement of Purpose for The Cygnets Short Breaks Children’s Home be approved.

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