A report from the Director of Schools and Children’s Services is attached. This updates Cabinet on the work of the Adoption Service since April 2014. (Non key)

(Report No.218)

(8.35 – 8.40 pm)

Councillor Ayfer Orhan (Cabinet Member for Education, Children’s Services and Protection) introduced the report of the Director of Schools and Children’s Services (No.218) updating Cabinet on the work of the Adoption Service since April 2014.

NOTED, that the report provided an update to Members on the work of the Adoption Service since April 2014. It was a requirement of the national minimum adoption standards that Members received regular reports on the work of the Adoption Service. Members noted the details contained within the report and highlighted in the executive summary on the relevant statistics for the service since April 2014. Enfield compared well to national standards.

Alternative Options Considered: None, the report was for information.

DECISION: The Cabinet noted the findings of the report and agreed that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Cabinet receive an annual report on the performance of the Adoption Service.

Reason: To report to Cabinet Members on the work and performance of Enfield’s Adoption Service.

(Non key)