S1.2 The Board has a clear and transparent structure, with clarity of roles and responsibilities. MS March 2017 That the structure of the Board and how it links to other Boards are clear to other professionals and the general public. There is now clear accountability and structure within the Board and with links to other Bucks Boards. S1.3 That there is clear accountability and Terms of Reference for members and groups within the board. NB/chairs of subgroups July 2017 That the Board has structures in place to ensure accountability of members. All subgroups and SAFE have Terms of Reference and there is an induction book that members sign up to with commitment and confidentially statements. S1.4 That the Board has a wide membership recognising the service user groups and agencies in Buckinghamshire. MS Ongoing That the Board has a wide representation of agencies working with service users/carers across Buckinghamshire. The Board has extended its membership to include Age UK and Mind. S1.5 That the Board has a strategic direction from the chair and involvement of board members. MS 2016 That the Board has a clear direction transparent to members/staff andpublic. The Board has a Strategic Plan detailing the direction of travel. S1.6 That the Board involves service users and carers in the work of the board. SAFE November 2017 The work of the Board involves service users and carers. SAFE was redesigned as a Forum and now has new Terms of Reference and members are now actively involved in
minutes etc. S2.4 That Board publications are up to date and available in both PDF and printed copies. NB November 2017 To provide material to promote Adult Safeguarding. Completed S2.5 To ensure confidentially the Board needs to have a way of delivering and receiving documentation. NB September 2017 To ensure confidentiality of Board papers. Completed S3 – Strategic Plan, Business Plan and outcomes Overarching Outcome: That the Board has an overarching Strategic Plan which is supported by the Board’s Business Plan. Issues:- That the business plan is SMART and relates to the Strategic Plan That the business plan is informed by local data That the business plan is regularly updated at each Board meeting Items on the business plan are assigned to subgroups of the board and progress on these is reported to the board on a regular basis. Ref Desired Outcome Lead Timeframe Success Measures Progress S3.1 That the Board business plan relates to Strategy and is up to date and SMART. NB/MS September 2017 That the plan reflects the priorities of the Board and that identified outcomes are achievable. Completed S3.2 That the priorities of the Board reflect the local data NB/MS September 2017 That the Board is aware of the incidents and Completed
available in order to be able to develop and produce materials for the Board. produce materials. S5.2 That the Board has an a message regarding abuse that is used by all partner agencies. MS/NB December 2018 A common understanding of abuse and the work of the Board by staff and the public in Buckinghamshire Communication strategy in place, S5.3 That the Board has a range of materials on the website in various formats and languages etc. NB March 2018 That the Board has materials that are accessible to all vulnerable adults and their carers. Leaflets and posters are available on the website, also in Easy Read . Communication strategy to be discussed at September Board to include other formats etc S5.4 That the Board is able to raise awareness around specific areas related to the Board business plan during the year. NB/MS Ongoing Completed S5.5 That the Board has joined up campaign with other partners to produce one message. NB Ongoing To ensure that the Board’s message forms part of other campaigns to reach a larger audience. Part of Communication Strategy going to Board in September 2017 S5.6 To develop a Safeguarding Adults Board Website and NB August 2017 Website is in place and is now accessible and up Have twitter and face book account.
Provide specific board training Provide E learning Learning events to share knowledge with front line staff etc. Ref Desired Outcome Lead Timeframe Success Measures Progress 8.1 To develop a competency Framework for staff. Richard Priest June 2017 Agencies and staff to know what level of training is required for individual job roles. Completed 8.2 For Board members to be able to carry out the work of the Board. Richard Priest Ongoing Board members and their staff will be able to understand the work of the Board. Ongoing 8.3 E learning programmes to be available to staff and public on Safeguarding Website Nicky Barry Ongoing Board to be able to provide basic training on a range of topics. Completed 8.4 To provide events when necessary to share information from the Board work plan. Richard Priest Ongoing That staff and public will be aware of issues Ongoing