Meeting documents

An overview of the current policy for safeguarding children in client transport will be   presented to the review panel. Members will also have the opportunity to discuss the draft behaviour protocol that is under consideration for implementation.

The adult social care lead for transport will brief the panel on how the safeguarding concerns for vulnerable adults are represented in current policy and how this is reflected in the contract. The biggest users of transport within the service area are people with learning disabilities and members will hear of the day opportunities for users of the service, how this is risk assessed and how any concerns are managed.

Caroline Penfold Manager Learning Disability Internal Provision Adults and Family Wellbeing

Members will receive verbal and written evidence from parents, school governors and representatives from groups with special needs regarding their experiences.

The parent partnership group provides impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs. This group has particular interest in the subject of the review and will inform the review panel of their current concerns around safeguarding issues for children in client transport.

Contributors

ZanaBayley Parent participation worker

Penni Thorne Bucks Vision

Ruth Goodman member of the public

Simone and Paul Monk members of the public

Andrew Walker parent governor

The Local Authority Designated Officers (LADO) for child protection will provide an overview of the procedures for compliance with safeguarding requirements. The officers will also provide information as to how allegations relating to child protection are investigated.

Sarah Harris and Bridget Day Local Authority Designated Officers for Child Protection

There will be a half hour break for lunch

The afternoon session will provide the opportunity for members of the review panel to assess both the written and verbal evidence, discuss next steps and outline recommendations.