Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 8, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: That Cabinet received the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership’s Annual Report 2023-24 attached as Appendix A to this report and noted the findings.   REASONS RESOLVED: 1.     To accord with legislation or the policy of the Council; under the statutory guidance ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018’, the five key strategic lead agencies are accountable for safeguarding children and young people, including the Local Authority, who in turn are required to publish an annual report. (see Section 8 Background papers) 2.     There is a requirement to publish this annual report, as such there are not alternative options available.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: None