Quality Assurance Group

Function:

Main Function:

To enable the LSCB to fulfil its monitoring and evaluation function as laid down in ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ 2013 –

i.e. ‘To Monitor and Evaluate the effectiveness of what is done by the Local Authority and Board partners individually and collectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and advise them on ways to improve’

Annual Work Cycle:

• Statistical analysis and overview
• Collation of responses of individual member agencies to National Child Protection/Safeguarding audits/inquiries in order to identify any issues for multi-agency working locally
• Audit of agencies’ compliance with Serious Case Review recommendations
• Conducting thematic audits/reviews as determined by the annual work programme for the LSCB
• The Quality Assurance sub-group also serves as the Serious Case Review sub-committee as required

Membership:

Chair:

• Designated Doctor.

Frequency of Meetings:

• Every two months

Administration:

• The LCSB Business Manager, LSCB Audit Officer and the LSCB Administrative Assistant will support the group.

Accountability:

• The Group is accountable to the LSCB, and will report annually to the Board.