ITEM EX11 - ANNEX 1

EXECUTIVE – 22 JANUARY 2002

QUALITY PROTECTS MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN 4

Government Objectives for Children’s Services

1. Secure attachment to good carers
2. Protection from Harm
3. Maximum life chances – Children In Need
4. Maximum life chances – Children Looked After
5. Minimum social and economic exclusion of care leavers
6. Appropriate care for disabled and sick children (assessed and reviewed)
7. Effective assessment and a timely response
8. Users and Carers involved in service and care planning and effective complaints mechanism
9. Regulation ensuring safe care
10. Staff appropriately skilled
11. Demonstrate effectiveness, value for money, choice and suitability