Helen Murray, Head of Programmes, introduced the report and updated the Board on work which was ongoing to tackle child sexual exploitation (CSE), which was a particular focus for local authorities following the Jay Report into CSE in Rotherham.  The LGA had developed an action plan to support councils in addressing the issue, which included an introductory briefing including key risk factors, an overview of learning from the Jay Report, key lines of enquiry for councillors and case studies and practice examples from around the country. 

The Board noted that there was a high demand for safeguarding peer reviews which identified areas of concern and how these could be addressed to improve outcomes for children and young people.  A CSE summit would be held on 20 January 2015. 

The CSE Action Plan would be circulated to members, and it was noted that much of the work would be finished by mid-January 2015. 

Action:

CSE Action Plan to be circulated to the Board.

Decision:

Members noted the report.