A report by the Director of Children, Families and Education, introduced by the Department’s Performance and Improvement Manager provided Members with the latest performance information for Children’s Services.

The Improvement Manager drew Members’ attention to details within the report such as the increase of social care contact and referrals following the reduction in covid 19 restrictions. It was further explained how evidence showed there was a clear correlation in Wirral between the average household income, standard of living and volumes of Children in Need (CIN).  It was also acknowledged that the rate of CIN in Wirral had increased by comparison to last year, but remained in line with statistical neighbours.

Resolved - That the report be noted.