Agenda item

Report of the Assistant Director of Commissioning, Performance and Transformation

The Assistant Director, Commissioning, Performance and Transformation submitted a report (previously circulated) to inform Members of the outcome of the quality standards assessment for 2023-2024. The submitted report stated that the level of compliance against the quality standards would determine the fee levels for the current year.

The submitted report outlined that the results of the quality standards for 2023-2024 demonstrated an increase in the number of homes which had achieved an A Grade, with 16/19 (84%) achieving an A Grade compared to 13/19 (68%) in 2022. It was noted that no homes achieved eight standards or less.

Members noted that the environmental standards were quite dated and expressed the wish to see higher standards in future, however were pleased to learn that the quality standards were being reviewed. Members were keen to understand more about the training and actions plans implemented where shortfalls existed.   

RESOLVED – That the contents of the report be noted.