East Riding Council looking after children with more complex needs
Referrals had not risen this year despite the pandemic
14:25, 21 APR 2021
Council services for vulnerable children are currently rated as inadequate (Image: Copyright Unknown)
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East Riding Council is looking after children with more complex needs while the coronavirus pandemic has seen referrals from schools closed to most pupils reduce, councillors have heard.
The uptake of support surpassed expectation with 49 per cent of those contacted accepting onward assistance, the typical uptake rate is 25 per cent.
The rate of Hertfordshire domestic violence victims and witnesses disengaging from magistrate court cases also dropped from 17 per cent in 2019 to just three per cent in 2020.
Agreeing the changes, PCC David Lloyd said: “Preventing crime and helping victims will always be at the centre of everything we do, and the Beacon Safeguarding Hub is an excellent example of what can be achieved.
“They have already supported thousands of victims, providing them with access to help and preventing repeat victimisation.