Decision details

To approve the suggested actions for improvements and to approve the closure of Holmfield Childrens Homes

The Chief Social Services Officer and the Director of Children’s Services submitted a report on the key focus, process, findings, recommendations and suggested actions for improvements arising from a review of children’s residential homes in Leeds undertaken over 2005/06.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the key issues arising from the residential review as set out in the submitted report be noted and that approval be given to the intention to develop an Improvement Plan based on the Improvement Priorities set out in paragraph 3.29 of the report.

(b)  That Holmefield Children’s Home be closed at the end of February 2007, subject to alternative suitable care arrangements having been identified and secured for the young people who live there.

Staff and Children