Scrutiny Committee - 19/05/2010

At a MEETING of the SCRUTINY COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 19th May, 2010.

 

Present:-

 

BAILIES

 

Derek SCOTT

Willie SAWERS

 

 

COUNCILLORS

 

Kevin KEENAN

Bob DUNCAN

Craig MELVILLE

Richard McCREADY

 

Stewart HUNTER

 

Councillor Kevin KEENAN, Convener, in the Chair.

 

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 17th March 2010 was held as read.

 

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

 

I ACTION POINTS

 

(i) MACKINNON CENTRE - CARE HOME SERVICE ADULTS

 

On a reference to Article VI of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 20th January, 2010, there was submitted Agenda Note AN75-2010 intimating that although the issue presented itself to elected members as being to do with door widths, there were other substantial issues that needed to be addressed.

 

The Social Work Department had therefore:-

 

(i)                                          already taken forward discussions with colleagues in Architectural Services to establish the design options available. 1,460,000 was contained within the approved Capital Programme within financial years 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 for the purpose of developing the centre;

 

(ii)                                         consulted with service users to ensure their views were incorporated into the plans; and

 

(iii)                                       begun discussion with NHS Tayside regarding longer-term arrangements to use the centre to jointly deliver services to meet the national priorities for rehabilitation and social inclusion for disabled people.

 

It was noted that a report would be submitted to the Social Work and Health Committee prior to the commencement of development work.

 

(ii) DISCLOSURE PRACTICES IN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENTS

 

On a reference to Article III of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 17th March, 2010, there was submitted Agenda Note AN76-2010 providing information on disclosure checks in the Education and Social Work Departments.

 

The Committee noted the position and remitted to the Chief Executive to reconsider the Corporate guidance and submit a report to the Scrutiny Committee.

 

In addition, it was remitted to the Chief Executive to advise inspection agencies that Disclosure Scotland were generally satisfied with the Council's disclosure check procedures.

 

II ST NINIANS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CLASS

 

There was submitted Report No 234-2010 by the Director of Education reporting on the findings of the HMIE inspections at St Ninians RC Primary School and Nursery Class.

 

The Committee, having questioned the Director of Education and senior management, agreed to:-

 

(i) note the contents of the report; and

 

(ii) instruct the Director of Education to monitor progress towards meeting the areas for improvement contained in the report.

 

III LONGHAUGH NURSERY SCHOOL

 

There was submitted Report No 243-2010 by the Director of Education reporting on the findings of the HMIE and Care Commission inspection of Longhaugh Nursery School.

 

The Committee, having questioned the Director of Education and senior management, agreed to:-

 

(i) note the contents of the report; and

 

(ii) instruct the Director of Education to monitor progress towards meeting the areas for improvement contained in the report.

 

IV JESSIE PORTER NURSERY SCHOOL

 

There was submitted Report No 242-2010 by the Director of Education reporting on the findings of the HMIE and Care Commission inspection of the Jessie Porter Nursery School.

 

The Committee, having questioned the Director of Education and senior management, agreed to:-

 

(i) note the contents of the report; and

 

(ii) instruct the Director of Education to monitor progress towards meeting the areas for improvement contained in the report.

 

V CLAYPOTTS CASTLE NURSERY CLASS

 

There was submitted Report No 450-2010 by the Director of Education reporting on the findings of the Care Commission inspection of Claypotts Castle Primary School Nursery Class.

 

The Committee, having questioned the Director of Education and senior management, agreed to:-

 

(i) note the contents of the report; and

 

(ii) instruct the Director of Education to continue to monitor progress towards meeting the areas for improvement contained in the report.

 

VI WALLACETOWN NURSERY SCHOOL

 

There was submitted Report No 241-2010 by the Director of Education reporting on the findings of the Care Commission inspection of Wallacetown Nursery School.

 

The Committee, having questioned the Director of Education and senior management, agreed to:-

 

(i) note the contents of the report; and

 

(ii) instruct the Director of Education to continue to monitor progress towards meeting the areas for improvement contained in the report.

VII WHITE TOP CENTRE SUPPORT SERVICE WITHOUT CARE AT HOME

 

This item was withdrawn.

 

VIII KEMBACK STREET ADULT RESOURCES CENTRE

 

There was submitted Report No 266-2010 by the Director of Social Work reporting on the findings of the announced inspection by the Care Commission at Kemback Street Adult Resources Centre.

 

The Committee, having questioned the Director of Social Work and senior management, agreed to:-

 

(i) note the contents of the report; and

 

(ii) instruct the Director of Social Work to monitor the continued progress towards improving the service.

 

IX MENZIESHILL HOUSE CARE HOME SERVICE ADULTS

 

This item was withdrawn.

 

X EAST PORT HOUSE OFFENDER ACCOMMODATION SERVICE

 

There was submitted Report No 261-2010 by the Director of Social Work reporting on the findings of the Care Commission inspection of East Port House Offender Accommodation Service.

 

The Committee, having questioned the Director of Social Work and senior management, agreed to:-

 

(i) note the high grading awarded;

 

(ii) note the improved grading by one of the Quality Themes; and

 

(iii) instruct the Director of Social Work to monitor progress towards meeting the recommendations contained in the report.

 

 

 

 

Kevin KEENAN, Convener.