Committee details

The Safeguarding Overview and Scrutiny Committee are responsible for scrutinising the Executive and Officers in the delivering their statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and corporate parenting.  Safeguarding involves protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children.

The Safeguarding Overview and Scrutiny Committee also has responsibility for scrutinising: the provision of education for children and adults; special educational needs; adult social care; scrutinising the work of Barnet’s Safeguarding Adults Board and any relevant sub groups.