Action taken on recommendations in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Telford
At the Full Council meeting next week (13 July), Members will consider an annual report into child sexual exploitation in the borough and an update on the progress made by the council on the recommendations set out by Tom Crowther KC in the independent inquiry report.
Papers for this meeting have been published online.
People with lived experience of child sexual exploitation are playing a major role in the council's work to take action on the recommendations in the independent report and ensure victims and survivors voices are heard. Holly Archer, Scarlett Jones and Joanne Phillips have recorded a short video sharing their views on the progress being made. They have asked us to protect their identities in the video.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children and Young People added: “”We are determined to take action on every recommendation set out in the independent report.
“A year after its publication, we’re making solid progress. The work we’ve done against 51% of the recommendations we are responsible for is now ready for review by the independent chair of the inquiry, Tom Crowther KC. This will have reached 67% by the end of July. We plan to invite him back to Telford to review every recommendation at the end of this year, six months ahead of his deadline.”
Jo Britton, Executive Director for Children’s Services at Telford & Wrekin Council said: “This is not a paper exercise, this is about making a real difference in our communities.
“Regular input and robust challenge from our panel of people with lived experience of child sexual exploitation ensures that for every action we take, we are having an impact. We would like to thank them for their continued support and guidance.”
