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Learning Training & Development (LTD) – Lorraine Garbutt
 Finalised the training plan and all courses are in place
 The Board will be piloting two courses in November; one on Self-Neglect and one on conducting
Section 42 Enquiries.
 The Virtual College provides our E-learning and the contract is up for renewal in April next year.
The contract will need to go out to tender. The Board will continue to work with the Children
Partnerships.
 The Charging Policy has been refreshed and legal advice has been sought to include that if a
delegate cancels and special arrangements have been made for the delegate to attend, then they
are liable to pay any additional costs incurred.

Operational Leads (OL) – Lorraine Garbutt
 Procedures Survey
The Procedures survey has been circulated to professionals (this survey was circulated last year
and it was agreed to repeat this). There was a positive response and findings have been collated
into a report that will go to the next OL meeting in October. It seems that MSP is much more
embedded into practice. Those that use the procedures regularly had valid comments about areas
that could be improved, but the consensus was that they were well known and people knew how
to access them and to seek advice if needed. There were some really positive comments about
the accessibility of safeguarding teams for advice. A full report will be shared at the next TSAB
meeting. Findings have also been considered as part of the review of procedures.

 Themed Discussion – Neglect
Colleagues shared their own experiences of dealing with neglect and identified resources
available to support teams - these were shared.

 Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Multi-Agency Audit Report
Shared for information.

Performance Audit & Quality (PAQ) – Lorraine Garbutt
 The End of Year Report was presented and suggested changes were made and included in the
report presented today.
 Benchmarks were reviewed.
 The Partner Assurance Reports from Middlesbrough Borough Council and CCG were presented.
 Members were pleased with the new QAF template that has been simplified.
 There will be a more detailed look at repeat occurrences of abuse and this will be done in
conjunction with the Operational Leads.

Policy & Procedures Task & Finish Group – Lorraine Garbutt
The TSAB Procedures have now been in place for 4 years and it was felt that they needed a full review
with the person being at the centre. A number of flowcharts have been produced to make it easier for
practitioners to follow. Once agreed it is intended to attempt to host the procedures on the website, but
for these to be more interactive for the user. I.e. when clicking on various aspects of the procedures links
will indicate where further guidance can be found.

There were discussions around people in positions of trust and HBC are sharing their LADO policy as a
starting point to see if a Tees version could be produced.

Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) – Jill Harrison
Due to the confidential nature of this section some of the content has been removed for publication
 Membership and Attendance
This issue has previously been raised at the Board but remains problematic. It is important that
the representatives at this Sub-Group are consistent and at the right level. Deputies attending are
not always fully briefed and agenda items can be deferred regularly because the correct person
is not there to cover the item. AB felt that this was unacceptable as Safeguarding Adult Reviews

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