Issue - meetings

The Panel considered a report of the Corporate Director of Children’s Services which set out the background to the current situation and outlined the reasons for why a secure placement was still considered necessary.  The Panel also considered a report of the Independent Investigator which gave an overview of the child’s situation and a report from the Secure Unit.

The Panel carefully reviewed the case, taking into account the verbal updates from officers of Children Services, the Independent Investigator and the Secure Unit.  The child was not present at the meeting.

Arising from the discussion it was:

·                     noted that officers would consider all available options in formulating an exit strategy for the child;

·                     agreed that officers continue to seek a suitable placement for the child during his time in secure accommodation.

The Panel agreed that the criteria for the placement in secure accommodation continued to apply, that the placement continued to be necessary and that no other description of accommodation was appropriate.

RESOLVED:  That the child remain in the Secure Unit for a period of three months from 2 March 2010.