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Safeguarding Children from Child Sexual and Criminal Exploitation and Children Reported as Missing

 

 

Meeting: 21/06/2018 - Cabinet (Item 16)

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Report of the Head of Children’s Social Care

Minutes:

 

The Cabinet considered the report of the Head of Children’s Social Care detailing the work agencies have undertaken to safeguard children from child sexual and criminal exploitation and children who have been reported as missing from home / care. 

 

Decision Made:

 

That the work taking place in Sefton regarding Child Sexual and Criminal Exploitation and safeguarding children who have been reported as missing from home / care, be noted.

 

Reasons for the Decision:

 

To ensure Cabinet members are aware of the partnership activity undertaken to safeguard children from child sexual and criminal exploitation in Sefton and when they have been reported as missing, in respect of the statutory duties of every local authority to safeguard and promote the welfare of children within their area who are in need.

 

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

 

None.