Children's Social Care Self Evaluation

October 7, 2026 Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council approved recommendations on 07/10/2026. The committee considered the findings of the 2026 Children's Social Care Self-evaluation and supported the continued implementation of Family Help and wider children's social care reforms. The committee will receive a further report on progress in October 2027.

Full council record

Decision

It was moved by Councillor Mustoe and seconded by Councillor Ball and

RESOLVED

  1. That the Committee consider the findings of the 2026 Children's Social Care Self-evaluation and provide challenge and feedback on the service's assessment of its strengths, risks and areas for improvement.
  2. That the Committee supports the continued implementation of Family Help and wider children's social care reforms designed to improve outcomes for children and families.
  3. That the Committee receives a further report on progress against identified priorities and the overall performance of the Council’s children’s social care services in October 2027.

Supporting Documents

Childrens Social Care Self Evaluation - Appendix 1.pdf
Childrens Social Care Self Evaluation - Appendix 2.pdf
Childrens Social Care Self Evaluation - Appendix 4.pdf
Childrens Social Care Self Evaluation.pdf
Childrens Social Care Self Evaluation - Appendix 3.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date7 Oct 2026