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Presentation for NCAS Colin Hilton CBE Chair of the Trust. The Trust – Key facts. An independent not for profit company delivering children’s social care and youth offending services on behalf of Doncaster Council from the end of September.
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Presentation for NCAS Colin Hilton CBE Chair of the Trust
The Trust – Key facts • An independent not for profit company delivering children’s social care and youth offending services on behalf of Doncaster Council from the end of September. • 10 year contract subject to 5 year review backed by a statutory Direction issued by the Secretary of State. Council retains statutory responsibility. • Budget of £47 million and a staff of approximate 460. • Company office in the Blue Building in the High Street but most staff in integrated settings across the borough • Chief Executive Paul Moffat
Trust Aims • That early help and targeted support become more effective and that the number of children and young people requiring a child protection plan or to be taken into care is consequently significantly reduced. • That front line work in assessment and referral, child protection, fostering, adoption and youth offending services is regarded as high quality, innovative and a national exemplar of good or outstanding practice. • That outcomes and the experience for those in care and leaving care are improved and improving. • That the pace and rate of those achieving appropriate, timely and sustainable permanency is improved. • That governance, resource and risk management enable the aims to be delivered efficiently, effectively and sustainably. • That the work of the Trust contributes positively to the wider community and in particular through its partnership work, equalities impact and social responsibility practice.
Five pillars of the Business Plan • Quality of approach for children, young people and families • Quality of approach for our workforce • Quality of approach to business support and infrastructure • Quality of governance, resource and risk management • Quality of approach as a strong partner in Team Doncaster
Advantages of the Trust SCALE FOCUS BUSINESS DRIVE FREEDOMS AND FLEXIBILITIES NATIONAL MANDATE FOR INNOVATION