Sandwell Childrens Trust Chair

Details of the Sandwell Children's Trust Chair can be found in the attached.

Ensure that the services provided by Sandwell Children's Trust (SCT) are provided in accordance with the Services Delivery Contract and are properly and effectively coordinated, working with the Chief Executive of the Trust and Council, other Trust and Council employees, including the Director of Children's Services, and other relevant bodies and partnerships.

Provide, independent leadership to SCT, and ensure that its board of directors is effective in setting and implementing SCT's strategic direction for improving the delivery of children's social care.

Provide strategic leadership to SCT, maintaining effective governance arrangements, overseeing institutional performance, coordinating risk management, carry suitable advocacy on behalf of SCT and fulfil a procedural role in the operation of SCT.

Reporting on performance, and such other matters as the Secretary of State may request, including a written report sent to the Secretary of State every six months (or as mutually agreed with DfE).

The proposed ITT launch date is 1 September and proposed contract start date is 1 November 2024.

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