Agenda item

Report of the Service Manager, Adoption Tees Valley

Louise Addison, Deputy Service Manager, Adoption Tees Valley, presented the Adoption Tees Valley (ATV) Annual Report 2022/23, and outlined the work that had been undertaken across the Tees Valley during 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023.

The submitted report stated that the year had been one of building on partnerships and existing practice to strengthen and improve adoption in the Tees Valley. It was stated that worked had continued with the five partner local authorities to continue to strengthen early twin track care planning for adoption.  Ms. Addison highlighted the increased offer to families, and the preparation undertaken for ATV’s own Ofsted inspection.

The submitted report also outlined two key projects, the Pan Regional Early Permanence Project and the Pan Regional Multi-Disciplinary Adoption Support Service.

Focus centred on the funding received from the Integrated Care Board, and whether this was something that could be repeatedly accessed on an annual basis, or whether it was a one-off payment. The Chair thanked Louise Addison for attending the meeting and also for the work of the ATV.

RESOLVED – That the 2022/23 Annual Report of Adoption Tees Valley be noted.