The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Social Care and Health which provided details of the work that agencies had undertaken to safeguard children from child sexual exploitation; and the children who have been reported as missing from home / care / education.
Decision Made: That
(1) the report be noted; and
(2) future reports on the work undertaken to safeguard children from child sexual exploitation and children who have been reported as missing, be submitted to Cabinet on an annual basis.
Reasons for Decision:
To ensure Cabinet Members are aware of the partnership activity undertaken to safeguard children from child sexual exploitation in Sefton and when they had been reported as missing, in respect of their duties under the Children Act 1989 the general duty 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.