N7 The Vision for the Future

1. N7 The Vision for the Future

2. The Vision for the future • Greater Manchester is split into two operational service areas: • N7a Head of Service Myra O'Farrell • N7b Head of Service Maureen Lilley

3. The Vision for the future • Operates out of 5 Cafcass Offices • N7a • Rochdale • Bolton • Wigan • N7b • Manchester • Stockport

4. The Vision for the future N7a + N7b = N7

5. N7 The Vision N7 The Vision To deliver a cohesive,consistent and quality service across Greater Manchester that ensures the safeguarding and best outcomes for the children we serve. To work together with key stakeholders effectively within the resources available to us.

6. How we will do it. • Ownership of the vision by all • Clear Expectations and good leadership and management • Performance and Quality Management • High visibility • Consistency of systems, processes and procedures across the area • Realistic goal setting

7. 6 months Consistent systems and processes in place. Case recording and file structure policy embedded. 9 months All FCA Case recording and files are satisfactory 12 months 50% of FCA Case recording and files are good or better 18 months 70% of FCA Case recording and files are good or better Timescales-Record Keeping

8. Timescales-Allocations 3 – 6 months All Public Law cases allocated within 2 days 6-12 months 70% of Private Law cases are allocated within two weeks 12 months + All Private Law cases are allocated within 5 days

9. Timescales – Every Child Matters Outcomes 3 – 6 months Raise awareness of all staff of recording expectations 6-12 months Begin to see evidence of practice throughout the case file and embodied in the report 12 months + All case recording and reports reflect ECM outcomes

10. The Way Forward Private Law Development Group for N7 To include: Managers, Practitioners and representatives from key stakeholders such as Police and Courts Performance Improvement project to ensure effective application, and receipt of checks and other agency information.