Freedom of information response

I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information act to obtain information regarding the use of Family Group Conferences, or similar meetings within your Children’s Services and would be grateful for the following information please:

Are you holding Family Group Conferences, or similar meetings (if so what are they called) as a standard part of your process?

Yes, these are called Family Network meetings.

Do you provide this service of Family Group Conferences or similar meetings internally or use an external provider (if so which provider)?

Internally.

How many Family Group Conferences or similar meetings do you hold on average per year?

65

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