N7 The Vision for the Future

The Vision for the futureGreater Manchester is split into two operational

service areas:

N7a Head of Service Myra O'Farrell

N7b Head of Service Maureen Lilley

The Vision for the futureOperates out of 5 Cafcass Offices

N7a

Rochdale

Bolton

Wigan

N7b

Manchester

Stockport

N7a + N7b = N7

The Vision for the future

N7 The VisionN7 The VisionTo deliver a cohesive,consistent and quality service across Greater Manchester that ensures the safeguarding and best outcomes for the children we serve.

To work together with key stakeholders effectively within the resources available to us.

How we will do it.Ownership of the vision by all

Clear Expectations and good leadership and management

Performance and Quality Management

High visibility

Consistency of systems, processes and procedures across the area

Realistic goal setting

Timescales-Record Keeping

6 months Consistent systems and processes in place. Case recording and file

structure policy embedded.

9 months All FCA Case recording and files are

satisfactory

12 months 50% of FCA Case recording and files are good or better

18 months 70% of FCA Case recording and files are good or better

Timescales-Allocations

3 – 6 months All Public Law cases allocated within 2 days

6-12 months 70% of Private Law cases are allocated within two weeks

12 months + All Private Law cases are allocated within 5 days

Timescales – Every Child Matters

Outcomes

3 – 6 months Raise awareness of all staff of recording expectations

6-12 months Begin to see evidence of practice throughout the case file and embodied in the report

12 months + All case recording and reports reflect ECM outcomes

The Way Forward

Private Law Development Group for N7

To include: Managers, Practitioners and representatives from key stakeholders such as Police and Courts

Performance Improvement project to ensure effective application, and receipt of checks and other agency information.