Agenda item

Report of the City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership (CHSCP).

The Sub-Committee received a report of the City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership (CHSCP) concerning an annual report for 2023/24 outlining the statutory safeguarding arrangements in the City of London and Hackney.

Members were provided with an introduction to the CHSCP Annual Report 2023/24. The report highlighted the key achievements and priorities of the partnership over the past year. It emphasised the importance of safeguarding children and the collaborative efforts made by various agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the City and Hackney.

Key highlights from the discussion included:

• The report detailed the work done to improve safeguarding practices and the positive outcomes achieved through multi-agency collaboration.
• The importance of continuous improvement and the need to address emerging challenges in safeguarding children.

A Member asked what the key achievements of the CHSCP over the past year were. Officers highlighted the key achievements include improved safeguarding practices, positive outcomes through multi-agency collaboration, and addressing emerging challenges in safeguarding children.

The Sub-Committee asked what the priorities for the CHSCP for the upcoming year are. Members were informed that the priorities include continuing to improve safeguarding practices, addressing emerging challenges, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children through collaborative efforts.