Mscb Board Meeting Minutes Held on Wednesday 25Th September

MSCB BOARD MEETING MINUTES HELD ON WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2019 AT 9:30AM, IN THE SPENCER ROOM, MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN HALL, MIDDLESBROUGH OPEN SESSION Safeguarding Children Board

ACTION PART 1 – INTRODUCTIONS & APOLOGIES Chair gave welcome. ALL TO NOTE

PART 3 – BUSINESS ITEMS OPEN SESSION M Minutes & Matters Arising (Wednesday 17th July 2019) ALL TO NOTE

M1 The following action points have been completed but may also be subject to further discussion under their respective agenda items as noted below:

 Page 1, Section M2a, Missing: National Research Project Report / Philomena Protocol – agenda item 2  Page 6, Section 8c, Training – agenda item 7c

M2  Page 1, Section M3, MACH Update and action point – HW noted that the MACH had opened in June 2019, with some difficulties experienced over the summer holiday period. A meeting was held with the Service Manager on Tuesday 24th September 2019 with a detailed discussion in respect of performance. The staff are noted to be positive and optimistic that the performance will improve in a timely manner. Chair noted that he had visited the MACH where he also identified the positivity of the staff placed there. He noted that there are two education roles that had yet to be filled but HW confirmed that the posts have now been appointed to.

M3  Page 6, Section 7.10, Methadone Ingestion Group & Action Plan and action point – it was confirmed that this group will continue to be led by Johnathan Bowden,

M4  Page 7, Section A1, SEND Inspection – HW confirmed that there is no official document published, although there had been a re-visit by Ofsted in July 2019 with a draft letter from Ofsted and the CQC. Comments were made in return of this but no clear date has been provided in respect of the publication of the letter. The re-inspection was noted to be successful with nothing of concern and several positives from a multi-agency perspective in terms of what needs to be done. There has been good work undertaken by Education, the Clinical Commissioning Group and the Local Authority. Parents / Carers have provided their views, some of which have been positive. There was also noted to be a successful meeting with young people who have particular needs at Middlesbrough College, which the inspectors were impressed with. Overall this has been a great endorsement of the work being undertaken and chair wished to note his thanks to all those involved. He confirmed that a copy of the letter will be circulated once it is published.

5 Multi Agency Safeguarding Arrangements ALL TO NOTE

5.1 Chair noted that he would address agenda item 6 within the discussion for the multi- agency safeguarding arrangements given that he and Jon Rush had completed a short report to be presented to the final Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland LCSB meetings. A letter has also been received from Edward Timpson, chair of the National Panel in respect of the new safeguarding arrangements including confirmation of continued national panel oversight. There is also an identified view that reports for serious case reviews should be sharp and focused before publication. Chair confirmed that the letter from the National Panel is presented within the papers is for members to note.

5.2 In respect of the Chairs report, HW identified that she had attended a meeting week commencing Monday 16th September 2019, which reviewed the prospectus provided to the Minister with some revisions made. There has also been an agreement reached in respect of how to convene the new local safeguarding arrangements. Dates have been provided and it is proposed that it will come into being in November 2019 with some agreements reached in respect of the chairing of the sub group.

5.3 HW confirmed that in the short term, she will continue to be chair of the Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation Sub Group and that HS will continue to be the chair for the Learning & Improving Practice Sub Group.

6 Independent Chairs Report ALL TO NOTE

6.1 Please refer to sections 5.1 and 5.2 above in respect of the discussion for the Independent Chairs report.

7 MSCB Sub Group Update ALL TO NOTE

7.1a CDOP Annual Report – EK noted that the report is inclusive of the main findings AF to provide a from 2018 / 2019 and provided an overview of the information detailed. From those copy of the final deaths identified within the report, there have been no serious case reviews version of the instigated, although detailed reviews have been undertaken with some agencies CDOP Annual completing their own reviews, which have been shared with the panel. The key Report to the outcomes have been forward with engagement with the media to provide information MSCB Business to the public with an example provided. Unit for circulation to all 7.1b EK reported that links to the Coroner / Coroner’s Office have been strengthened and board members. although the Coroner does not attend the panel, some of the child deaths are subject to the inquest process. Cleveland Police are noted to remain involved at a senior level with continued good engagement on a multi-agency level. The issue of child bereavement continues to be addressed with three year funding and continued additional resource. There will be future challenges in the process of setting out the new arrangements with some issues already identified.

7.1c Given the risk of missing out on the identification of bigger patterns and trends, it has been agreed with Durham / Darlington that there will be a collective view of data with report to North East Public Health and the CDOP Chair network. The analysis of the data will be undertaken by NHS England, which will provide the additional intelligence for any issue that may be missed due to it being subject to relatively small numbers. EK confirmed that there is a lot of work being undertaken and an Annual Report will be provided for the current year (2019 / 2020) in 2020

7.1d AF noted her belief that the document shared with the board papers is not the final report and confirmed that she would provide the document for sharing with board members.

7.2 Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation: TPMF Q1 Summary – chair noted the reference to missing children and also referenced the letter provided by Dave Pickard, (DP) in his role as North Tees Chair. The letter identifies the cost to the Tees in respect of the collation and production of the data with a view that the data will continue to be collated but will be returned to each area for them to provide the analysis. The net result is a reduction in cost for each area. HW noted that this matter had been subject to the discussions held on week commencing Monday 16th September 2019 and it has been agreed that the South Tees will continue with the process in the interim with a review to be undertaken in the long term. Chair identified that he would respond to DP, the ACC and JG with identification of the continuing challenge around the use of the data.

7.3 Training Annual Report – chair noted that this item had been deferred from the July board meeting given that training remains important for all staff. AF confirmed that the training had been scaled back given that there had been no new direction for partnerships. The money from 2018 / 2019 has continued to support the Core Level 3 and Core Level 3 Update Training in March 2020. There remains a wide selection of E-learning courses available and also wished to note the introduction of the evaluations that has evidenced impact. The report is noted to be positive and chair identified that training for 2020 / 2021 will be more important than ever.

PART 4 – PERFORMANCE & SERVICE IMPROVEMENT 8 Tees PMF Proposal ALL TO NOTE

8.1 It was identified that this matter has been addressed and minuted within the discussion under agenda item 7b (PME: TPMF Q1 Summary).

9 Private Fostering Report ALL TO NOTE

9.1 Chair noted that report had been provided by Sam Addison (SA) and ABn provided ABn to seek an overview of the contents including the action plan which identifies how the clarification in subject matter will continue to be addressed. Chair noted that the multi-agency respect of case 1 Private Fostering Steering Group has not met for some time and there is an identified need for it to meet more regularly. AF questioned case 1 which references a step-parent, which would not normally come under the remit of Private Fostering and AB confirmed that she would clarify this item.

9.2 Chair noted that there is a requirement that Private Fostering is reported to the board on an annual basis despite the small numbers identified. It is believed that there are some cases where Private Fostering has been undertaken but not reported to the Local Authority. It was also confirmed that the steering group needs to come together given the expectation of meetings to be held.

10 MSCB Annual Report ALL TO NOTE

10.1 Chair confirmed that the report is being provided for information, although AF GW and ABn to questioned whether it would be appropriate to add a narrative to the data relating to address the the reduction in the number of Child in Need cases. HW confirmed that this had possible need for been identified as a larger piece of work, which also identified additional issues that further narrative have identified a need to work differently with very vulnerable parents. This is also relating to the an example of how the data is being used differently to address the safeguarding data. challenges in Middlesbrough. Members to 10.2 RB noted that there has been an overlay of data on a multi-agency level, which can review the help to identify need and also predict were the need is given that there are certain document and areas of Middlesbrough that present with greater demand. Cleveland Police have provide any been heavily involved with this process. It was also agreed that a review of the need feedback to GW for narrative to be undertaken, which will be addressed by GW and ABn. Chair as a matter of noted the need to formally publish the Annual Report and for it to be circulated to urgency identified professionals. Given the awareness of this need, chair requested that members review the document and provide any feedback to GW before publication.

PART 5 – ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 11 MSCB September 2019 Briefing Note ALL TO NOTE

11.1 It was confirmed that this document is being provided for members’ information.

A Any Other Business ALL TO NOTE

A1a Final Meeting – chair noted that this is the final meeting of the MSCB board and noted his hope that his chairing over the course of the last nine years had provided some degree of stability, as well as wishing to thank board members, the Business Unit and the frontline practitioners who work day to day to safeguard the children / young people of Middlesbrough. There will continue to be a massive challenge in Middlesbrough for each agency with the need to work together to address this. 3

A1b HW noted that she had been in post for two years and during this time acknowledged the assurance and gravitas that chair has provided to his role, with his knowledge and experience of Middlesbrough. He has also used his connections and networks, as well as his ability to be involved with the media, resulting in exemplary work undertaken. HW confirmed that chair will be hugely missed and there is a hope that he might remain involved in the new arrangements in the interim. She also noted her and the board members thanks to chair and AF wished to note his passion and his focus to ensure that the child remains at the centre of everything,

A1c MBo also wished to note thanks to chair in her role as a lay member and on behalf of the public in Middlesbrough.

MSCB BOARD MEETINGS ATTENDANCE – APRIL 2019 TO MARCH 2020

NAME JOB TITLE 15.05.19 26.06.19 17.07.19 25.09.19 E/O MSCB Business Unit (including Lay Members) Mark Braithwaite MB Independent Chair √ √ √ √

Mary Booth MBo Lay Member Aps Aps √ √

Juliette Oko JO Lay Member Aps Aps N/A

Gary Watson GW MSCB Business Manager √ √ √ √

Janet Whiteway JW Lay Member √ √

Ann Marie Fishwick AMF MSCB Administrator √ √ √ √

CAFCASS (Children And Family Court Advisory & Support Services) Margaret Harvey MH Service Manager Aps Aps

Cleveland Police Lisa Theaker LT Detective Superintendent, Head of Specialist Aps Aps √ N/A Crime Wendy Tinkler WT Detective Superintendent, Head of Not Applicable √ Safeguarding, Cleveland Police Simon Walker SW Acting Detective Chief Inspector, PVP, √ Aps Aps Cleveland Police

Education (including Middlesbrough Council, Primary; Secondary & Further Education Representation) John Dixon JD Primary Representative / Head Teacher Aps √ √

Michael Laidler ML Secondary School Representative / Principal, Aps Aps √ Aps Acklam Grange School Jane Steel JS Vice Principal / Lead Safeguarding Officer √ √ √

Andrea Williams AW Assistant Director of Learning & Skills √ Aps √ Aps

Emma Wright EW Safeguarding Information & Compliance √ Aps Aps Not Applicable Officer, Middlesbrough Children’s Services 5

Guest Attendees / Attending on Behalf of….. Katie Bannister KB Tees Suicide Prevention Co-ordinator, Public √ Health Jodie Eccles JE Professional Lead Middlesbrough, Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust (attending for √ ABk) Deborah Fenny DF Detective Inspector, Child Abuse Investigation √ Unit / Vulnerable Adults, Cleveland Police Cath Galloway CG Temporary Detective Chief Inspector, PVP, √ Cleveland Police (attending on behalf of LT) Tom Le Reuz TLR Tees Preventing Drug Related Deaths Co- √ ordinator, Public Health South Tees Nicki Smith NS Named Nurse Safeguarding Children, Tees Esk & Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust √ (attending on behalf of KA) Sue Taylor ST Named Midwife / Nurse, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (attending on behalf of √ √ HS) Simon Walker SW Acting Detective Chief Inspector, PVP, Crime & √ Justice Command, Cleveland Police Jeff Watson JWt Risk & Reduction Manager, Prevention & √ Partnerships Team, Middlesbrough Council

Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust Ann Brock ABk Named Nurse Middlesbrough & Stockton √ √ √ Aps

Middlesbrough Council (including Children’s Services; Council Member; Education; Prevention & Partnerships & Public Health) Alison Brown ABn Director of Children’s Care √ Aps Aps √

Rob Brown RB Director of Prevention & Partnerships √ √ √ √

Barrie Cooper BC Councillor / Member for Children’s Services N/A √ √ √

Suzy Kitching SK Principal Social Worker, Children & Families, N/A √ √ Aps Middlesbrough Council Edward Kunonga EK Director of Public Health & Public Protection √ √ √

Helen Watson HW Executive Director of Children’s Services Aps √ Aps √

National Probation Service Ann Powell AP Head of Cleveland LDU, Her Majesty’s Prison Aps Aps Aps & Probation Service

NHS England Christine Brown CB Deputy Director of Quality & Assurance Aps

South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group Alison Ferguson AF Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children & √ √ Aps √ Looked After Children Jean Golightly JG Director of Nursing & Quality √ √ Aps Aps

Rosemary Thwaites RT Designated Doctor √ √ √ Aps

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Helen Smithies HS Assistant Director of Nursing (Safeguarding) √ √ Aps Aps

South Tees Youth Offending Service Kay Dargue KD Head of Partnerships Aps √ √ √

Tees Esk & Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust Karen Agar KA Associate Director of Nursing √ Aps √ √

Thirteen Group (Housing) John Rafferty JR Compliance Business Partner (Safeguarding) Aps √ Aps Aps

Voluntary Sector

Elizabeth Phillips EP Children’s Services Manager, Barnardo’s Tees √ √ √ Valley