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In the absence of Christopher-Akers Belcher, this item was not discussed.

Healthwatch South Tees
Lisa Bosomworth (LB) explained that it was a difficult process due to their organisational infrastructure;
Middlesbrough and Redcar Voluntary Development Agencies oversee Healthwatch.

Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency (MVDA) was due to review their safeguarding policy
which impacted on some of the ratings being downgraded.

An action plan has been produced and MVDA will take this forward.

Cleveland Fire Brigade
Cleveland Fire Brigade have been working hard to train their workforce in safeguarding. They are also
in the process of developing a bespoke face to face safeguarding training course as well as modern
slavery and human trafficking training.

Agenda Item 9 Cleveland Fire Brigade HMIC Inspection Presenter: Alan Peirson
Alan Peirson informed that 2 years ago, the Fire Service came under the same inspectorate (HMIC) as
the Police. Cleveland Fire Brigade were inspected across three areas and were rated as ‘good’ in all
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areas. Out of 43 Fire Services nationally, Cleveland has been rated 4 in the country. Cleveland Fire
Brigade also the quickest response rate in the country. One area for improvement for the Brigade is the
diversity of the workforce.

Agenda Item 10 Feedback from Merseyside Peer Review Presenter: Chair
AB explained that she was recently part of a Peer Review Group for Merseyside which is similar to the
TSAB as it comprises of four LAs.

The Business Manager and the Independent Chair have been invited to attend the next Board meeting
to observe: they may be able to provide further information on the Peer Review process from their
perspective.

AW was supportive of a peer review as it often provides external challenge and positive learning
outcomes. It was noted that a peer review would require a funding contribution from partners and would
be a substantial amount of work for the Business Unit. HS queried whether it was the right time for a
review as a number of partners have recently had inspections and restructures. AB also reminded
members that it is her last year as Independent Chair and that perhaps this would be a good exercise to
undertake during the transitional period to new chairing arrangements.

It was agreed to discuss this further at the next Board meeting when Merseyside colleagues are
present.
Action Points Action Owner Deadline
1. Peer Review to be added to the agenda for the April TSAB Business Unit 23/04/20
meeting.

Agenda Item 11 Any Other Business Presenter: All
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council – IT Issues
It was confirmed that RCBC have suffered a ransomware attack which is being investigated. A paper-
based system has been implemented for Safeguarding. Staff and partners have worked excellently
together and gone the extra mile to ensure that important information is hand delivered. Sean Wearn
(SW) provided assurance that support is ongoing for those cases that were open to safeguarding at the
time of the cyber-attack and also any additional Concerns that have been reported since the attack.
There are no timescales at the moment for when the Council will be functioning as normal. There may
be learning for other LAs which will be communicated appropriately.

TEWV CQC Inspection Report
At the time of the meeting, the report had not been published. The report has since been published

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