Ofsted posts massive fail for Peterborough Childrens' Safeguarding Services
We expect our residents to be very upset with the damaging findings of OFSTED, and accordingly we call on Cllr. Marco Cereste, Leader of the Council, to spearhead rapid wholesale change and also to facilitate the replacement of the current Cabinet Member for Childrens' Services Cllr. Sheila Scott OBE.
Ofsted has today (6 September 2011) published a highly critical report into children’s safeguarding services at Peterborough City Council. The report shows the service to be inadequate and that immediate action is required to improve. The Ofsted report is so critical that the Director of Childrens' Services John Richards has immediately resigned. However the cabinet member for childrens services Cllr. Sheila Scott OBE who has been the subject of adverse comments before in her role of 'guardian' of Peterboroughs disadvantaged and vunerable children, has steadfastly clung onto her cabinet post and not fallen on her sword and tendered her resignation.
Our view on behalf of Peterboroughs children is why should they suffer a moment longer?
Mrs Scott with her highly demanding London role has clearly taken her eye off the ball in the City of Peterborough, and not for the first time according to a BBC Look East Television interview this evening, when the question of her resignation was raised. Clearly stung into action, PCC has secured the loan of a replacement Director for an initial 12 weeks. Cllr Scott who has less than an impressive attendance record is also the Chief Executive of what appeares to be a 'geriatric' care association sponsored by Boots.
This is taken from Cllr Sheila Scotts personal website:
About me, my background and interests: I have lived in Peterborough for about 12 years. I am amoung the thousands of people who go to work in London everyday, where i (SIC) work for the National Care Assosciation (SIC) .
What Cllr Sheila Scott OBE does not say is that she not only works for the National Care Association (seemingly for seven days a week) in London, but also runs it full time as their Chief Executive! Clearly Mrs Scott holds herself out to being an expert in Care, but has she bitten off more than she can chew ? Her employers offer a cryptic clue.....
This is from the National Care Association website:
It's a tough sector right now! National Care Association (Chief Executive Mrs Sheila Scott OBE) is your companion, support, information source and mentor!
As a provider of care you are responsible for the care and development of some of the most vulnerable people in the UK, and you don’t need us to tell you that! Operational managers, directors and homeowners want to ensure that as much of their time as possible is devoted to delivering and improving their services; in spite of this, so much of our time is increasingly taken up with keeping up to date with the plethora of changes in policy and regulation, training, commissioning relationships and pricing negotiations, that seem to be coming towards us at an ever increasing pace.
Peterborough City Council in a news release issued today claims it has already taken 'swift action to put in place arrangements to recover the safeguarding service, including appointing a new director supported by a team of specialists from across the region.'
The PCC reports that sector-led support is put in place in partnership with the government and involves safeguarding experts from all over the country helping Peterborough to diagnose what needs to happen to improve the service and helping implement the required changes.
As a result of the findings of the inspection, John Richards, Director of Children's Services has resigned from his role with immediate effect.
For an initial period of 12 weeks, Cambridgeshire County Council’s Director of Children’s Services Adrian Loades - has been seconded to Peterborough to lead the diagnosis and improvement work within the service. He will be supported by a team of 'practising experts from across the region.'
Cabinet Member for Children’s Services Mrs Sheila Scott OBE said: “We became aware of this situation while the inspectors were still with us and I ordered immediate action from officers to address the issues without delay. The chief executive stepped in straight away and took control of the situation. We are bringing in a highly experienced team to focus on making changes and improving processes.
“We expect to be re-inspected in 18 months and I can assure you we are working to ensure these services are put right well in advance of this time.”
In addition to the requirements laid out by Ofsted, the Cabinet member for children’s services and chief executive have ordered what they all an immediate and independent review of all cases handled by the team over the last six months.
Anyone who has concerns about the findings of the Ofsted report can call PCC on (01733) 864180
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We expect our residents to be very upset with the damaging findings of OFSTED, and accordingly we call on Cllr. Marco Cereste, Leader of the Council, to spearhead rapid wholesale change and also to facilitate the replacement of the current Cabinet Member for Childrens' Services Cllr. Sheila Scott OBE.
Ofsted has today (6 September 2011) published a highly critical report into children’s safeguarding services at Peterborough City Council. The report shows the service to be inadequate and that immediate action is required to improve. The Ofsted report is so critical that the Director of Childrens' Services John Richards has immediately resigned. However the cabinet member for childrens services Cllr. Sheila Scott OBE who has been the subject of adverse comments before in her role of 'guardian' of Peterboroughs disadvantaged and vunerable children, has steadfastly clung onto her cabinet post and not fallen on her sword and tendered her resignation.
Our view on behalf of Peterboroughs children is why should they suffer a moment longer?
Mrs Scott with her highly demanding London role has clearly taken her eye off the ball in the City of Peterborough, and not for the first time according to a BBC Look East Television interview this evening, when the question of her resignation was raised. Clearly stung into action, PCC has secured the loan of a replacement Director for an initial 12 weeks. Cllr Scott who has less than an impressive attendance record is also the Chief Executive of what appeares to be a 'geriatric' care association sponsored by Boots.
This is taken from Cllr Sheila Scotts personal website:
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| Mrs Sheila Scott OBE |
About me, my background and interests: I have lived in Peterborough for about 12 years. I am amoung the thousands of people who go to work in London everyday, where i (SIC) work for the National Care Assosciation (SIC) .
What Cllr Sheila Scott OBE does not say is that she not only works for the National Care Association (seemingly for seven days a week) in London, but also runs it full time as their Chief Executive! Clearly Mrs Scott holds herself out to being an expert in Care, but has she bitten off more than she can chew ? Her employers offer a cryptic clue.....
This is from the National Care Association website:
It's a tough sector right now! National Care Association (Chief Executive Mrs Sheila Scott OBE) is your companion, support, information source and mentor!
As a provider of care you are responsible for the care and development of some of the most vulnerable people in the UK, and you don’t need us to tell you that! Operational managers, directors and homeowners want to ensure that as much of their time as possible is devoted to delivering and improving their services; in spite of this, so much of our time is increasingly taken up with keeping up to date with the plethora of changes in policy and regulation, training, commissioning relationships and pricing negotiations, that seem to be coming towards us at an ever increasing pace.
Peterborough City Council in a news release issued today claims it has already taken 'swift action to put in place arrangements to recover the safeguarding service, including appointing a new director supported by a team of specialists from across the region.'
The PCC reports that sector-led support is put in place in partnership with the government and involves safeguarding experts from all over the country helping Peterborough to diagnose what needs to happen to improve the service and helping implement the required changes.
As a result of the findings of the inspection, John Richards, Director of Children's Services has resigned from his role with immediate effect.
For an initial period of 12 weeks, Cambridgeshire County Council’s Director of Children’s Services Adrian Loades - has been seconded to Peterborough to lead the diagnosis and improvement work within the service. He will be supported by a team of 'practising experts from across the region.'
Cabinet Member for Children’s Services Mrs Sheila Scott OBE said: “We became aware of this situation while the inspectors were still with us and I ordered immediate action from officers to address the issues without delay. The chief executive stepped in straight away and took control of the situation. We are bringing in a highly experienced team to focus on making changes and improving processes.
“We expect to be re-inspected in 18 months and I can assure you we are working to ensure these services are put right well in advance of this time.”
In addition to the requirements laid out by Ofsted, the Cabinet member for children’s services and chief executive have ordered what they all an immediate and independent review of all cases handled by the team over the last six months.
Anyone who has concerns about the findings of the Ofsted report can call PCC on (01733) 864180
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.. (C) Stanground & Park Farm News 2011 (C) Park Farm Neighbourhood Watch 2011, Peterborough,UK E&OE Tel: 01733 345581
ALL ENQUIRIES LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE: 0345 4564564 OR Dial 999. If you have any information about crime contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to Court. >> Broadcast Quality ISDN 01733 555319 ISDN Codecs G722 & ATX >> Media Enquiries: JULIAN BRAY 01733 345581 http://tinyurl.com/STANGROUNDPFNW
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