{"id":38705,"date":"2020-01-21T12:54:40","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T12:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=38705"},"modified":"2020-01-21T12:54:40","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T12:54:40","slug":"childrens-services-review-backed-by-councillors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2020\/01\/21\/childrens-services-review-backed-by-councillors\/","title":{"rendered":"Children&#039;s services review backed by councillors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motion calls for greater transparency, scrutiny and accountability in children\u2019s services&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/01\/Fenella-Pic-edit-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Councillor Fenella Bowden brought the motion to council after concerns over accountability in children&#8217;s services<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Councillors have supported a motion for an independent review into  children\u2019s services and councillors&#8217; role as corporate parents.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Corporate parenting refers to the collective responsibility of councillors and local authorities to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of looked-after children. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>The motion was proposed by Fenella Bowden, Independent councillor for Heath and Birchgrove. Joel Williams, Conservative councillor for Pontprennau and Old St Mellons seconded the motion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Ahead of Monday evening\u2019s Extraordinary General Meeting, The Cardiffian discussed Coun Bowden\u2019s drive for bringing the motion. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat if this were my child? It\u2019s all very well saying it, but we have to feel it inside.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat if something terrible happens and we say, \u2018in hindsight I could have done something about that\u2019? Let\u2019s do it now,\u201d said Coun Bowden.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As a corporate parent &amp; councillor in Cardiff I realise just how many more questions I need to be asking about how  children are placed in care; who advocates for them; who assures their safety; &amp; how placements are checked. I&#39;m feeling very uncomfortable with things today.<\/p>&mdash; Fenella Bowden (@FenellaBowden) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FenellaBowden\/status\/1214234785113133058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 6, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>In her speech, Coun Bowden said: \u201cBeing a corporate parent is one of the biggest responsibilities conferred upon us as elected members.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI believe there is an imperative for Cardiff Council to review the way its elected members are engaged in the journey and progress of our young people in care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Every child in care, or leaving care, should matter to us as if they were our own.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Labour proposed an amendment to the motion which Coun Bowden and Coun Williams accepted, before full council voted in favour of the review.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis isn\u2019t about our stardom. This is about making positive changes for Cardiff and our children. This is at the forefront of our minds,\u201d said Coun Bowden.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Cabinet Member for Social Care, Health and Wellbeing, Susan Elsmore, commended the cross-party amendment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The motion included a review into the role of the Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee &#8211; a body which promotes the well-being of children under the care of Cardiff Council and those leaving the care system. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Currently, the committee has no formal mechanism to report concerns for review. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Speaking to The Cardiffian ahead of Monday evening\u2019s meeting, Coun Bowden said: \u201cWe have to extend the powers of the committee to give it some teeth.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t even see the children\u2019s services budget and have no opportunity to speak to cabinet members for finance. We don\u2019t even have a proper budget meeting.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The motion also proposes a review into the training available to councillors to carry out their corporate parent duties. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>No corporate parenting training courses had been made available to councillors since October 2017.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo be able to discharge our responsibility, training is essential. But unless we see it in the high priority context of being responsible for children, it can slip down the priority list for councillors,\u201d said Coun Bowden.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>As of January 6, there were 968 looked-after children in Cardiff &#8211; approximately 13 children per councillor. Of these, 347 are placed out of county, and a further 34 outside of Wales altogether.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>In May 2014, a task and finish group concluded that there was a lack of scrutiny and focus in this area of children&#8217;s services. Coun Williams criticised the fact these concerns are still present six years later.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Coun Bowden described the risks vulnerable, looked-after children face: falling prey to crime gangs, sexual exploitation, drug and alcohol abuse, access issues to higher education and homelessness. Only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12by24-Publication.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6% of 19-21 year old care leavers attend university<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Last summer, a cabinet decision was taken to change the direction and focus of Children\u2019s Services from early intervention to prevention. However, councillors did not get any briefing from Cabinet Members on the issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Coun Bowden added: \u201cChanging waste management &#8211; we have a briefing. Changing highways \u2013 we have a briefing and formal message from a cabinet member.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cBut we do not get the same response for our children. Have we no experience of what those children have gone through and what their trauma is?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Next month, the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Wellbeing is to publish a White Paper on extending the role of corporate parents. The 12-week consultation looks at the possibility of a new \u2018corporate parenting\u2019 chapter including clear statutory guidance in a cross-government and cross-sector approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Issues raised during the council debate included the cost of bringing the EGM to the council and taxpayers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Coun Williams said: \u201cIf this meeting costs us a couple of thousand pounds, it is money well spent if we ensure that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety and security of children in our care.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The council\u2019s budget for Children\u2019s Services is \u00a360 million. Six months into the financial year, Cardiff Council has already overspent by 5%.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Pressures faced in Children\u2019s Services are not unique to Cardiff. It is estimated that 100 children are being placed on the Child Protection Register every day in England and Wales, with a total of 6,405 looked-after children in England and Wales.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Last May, Ofsted produced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chichester.co.uk\/news\/politics\/damning-report-on-children-s-services-in-west-sussex-1-8919118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018damning\u2019 report<\/a> criticising children\u2019s services in West Sussex. Last week, Manchester Evening News reported on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/greater-manchester-news\/operation-augusta-police-tried-cover-17565347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">historic grooming and child exploitation<\/a> issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Speaking to The Cardiffian after the EGM, Coun Bowden said: \u201cI\u2019m so pleased with the outcome. We\u2019ve achieved far more than we ever could have hoped to achieve. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We have to start somewhere, and tonight was the somewhere. We will progress from here.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Labour councillor for Grangetown, Ashley Lister, said: \u201cIt\u2019s clear that members recognise that they have a responsibility to our Children Looked After, but again I\u2019d challenge them all to carry out that duty.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe need to attend the committees and training sessions, constructively challenge our cabinet members and senior officers, but vitally we need to meet and listen to our children.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motion calls for greater transparency, scrutiny and accountability in children\u2019s services&nbsp;&nbsp; Councillors have supported a motion for an independent review into children\u2019s services and councillors&#8217; role as corporate parents. 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