Board meetings and reports
Future Board meetings and publication dates
The table below shows the dates on which the Cafcass Board is due to meet in 2020 and the date on which the minutes and papers are expected to be published.
Date of Board meeting |
Date of publication |
| 22 January 2020 | April 2020 |
| 25 March 2020 | August 2020 |
| 1 July 2020 | November 2020 |
| 21 October 2020 | February 2021 |
| 20 January 2021 | May 2021 |
Board minutes and reports
These show Board minutes and reports for the last five years. For records before this date, please see the archived version of our site. Please contact Cafcass at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding any of the exemptions applied to the Board papers.
2020
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January
- Open Board Meeting January 2020 Report
- Open Board Meeting January 2020 minutes
- Open Board Meeting January 2020 Agenda
Items 2 and 3
Board Meeting Presentations 22 January 2020Item 7
- Chief Executive Report to Board
- Appendix A Roadshow Planning and Feedback Report
- Appendix B CE SIN Process Board Briefing
Item 8
- FJYPB update for Cafcass Board
- Appendix 1 FJYPB Family Law Glossary
- Appendix 2 FJYPB Recruitment Poster
Item 10
Performance and Quality Committee Meeting MinutesItem 11
- Finance Report January 2020
- Finance Paper Appendix 1
- Finance Paper Appendix 2
- Finance Paper Appendix 3
- Finance Paper Appendix 4
Item 14
Project Sapphire Board ReportItem 18
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March
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October
2019
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October
Open Board Meeting October 2019 agenda
Board Meeting October 2019 minutesItem 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Item 6
Item 7
Performance and Quality Committee meeting minutes 9 September 2020Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
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June
Open Board meeting June 2019 agenda
Board Meeting June 2019 minutes
Item 2
Item 3
Item 5
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
Item 10
Item 13
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March
Closed Board meeting March 2019 minutes
Closed Board meeting March 2019 agenda
Item 4
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 2
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 3
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 4
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 5
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 6
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 7
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 8
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 9
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 10
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 11
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 12
Item 5
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board
- Board report 20 March 2019: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 1
Item 6
Item 7
- Board report 20 March 2019: Finance Report
- Board report 20 March 2019: Finance Report appendix 1
- Board report 20 March 2019: Finance Report appendix 2
- Board report 20 March 2019: Finance Report appendix 3
- Board report 20 March 2019: Finance Report appendix 4
Item 8
Item 9
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 10
- The Strategic Plan Refresh is exempt under Section 22 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 11
Item 13
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January
Open Board meeting January 2019 report
Closed Board meeting January 2019 minutes
Closed Board meeting January 2019 agenda
Items 2 and 3
Item 5
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 2
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 3
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 4
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 5
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 6
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 7
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 8
- Board report 23 January 2019: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 9
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
- Board report 23 January 2019: Finance Report
- Board report 23 January 2019: Finance Report appendix 1
- Board report 23 January 2019: Finance Report appendix 2
- Board report 23 January 2019: Finance Report appendix 3
- Board report 23 January 2019: Finance Report appendix 4
Item 9
Item 10
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 11
2018
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October
Closed Board meeting October 2018 minutes
Closed Board meeting October 2018 agenda
Item 3
- Board report 10 October 2018: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 10 October 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
The Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 2 is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 4
- Board report 10 October 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board
- Board report 10 October 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 1
Board report 10 October 2018: Appendix 2 of the Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board is exempt under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 6
- Board report 10 October 2018: Finance Report
- Board report 10 October 2018: Finance Report appendices 1- 4
Item 7
- Board report 10 October 2018: Demand level and resourcing
- Board report 10 October 2018: Demand level and resourcing appendix 1
Item 8
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 9
Item 11
- Board report 10 October 2018: Performance Report
- Board report 10 October 2018: Strategic Plan Dashboard
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June
Open Board meeting June 2018 minutes
Open Board meeting June 2018 agenda
Item 3
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 2
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 3
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 4
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 5
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 6
Item 4
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 1
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 2
- Board report 15 June 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 3
Item 6
- Board report 15 June 2018: Finance Report
- Board report 15 June 2018: Finance Report appendices 1- 3
- Board report 15 June 2018: Finance Report appendix 4
Item 7
Item 8
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 9
- Board report 15 June 2018: Ofsted Inspection Report and Action Plan
- Board report 15 June 2018: Ofsted Inspection Report and Action Plan appendix 1
- Board report 15 June 2018: Ofsted Inspection Report and Action Plan appendix 2
Item 10
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March
Closed Board meeting March 2018 minutes
Closed Board meeting March 2018 agenda
Item 5
- Board report 23 March 2018: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 23 March 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
- Board report 23 March 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 2
Item 6
Item 7
- Board report 23 March 2018: draft Performance Committee minutes
- Board report 23 March 2018: draft Quality Committee minutes
Item 9
Item 10
- Board report 23 March 2018: Finance Report
- Board report 23 March 2018: Finance Report appendices 1- 3
- Board report 23 March 2018: Finance Report appendix 4
Item 11
Item 12
The Workforce Briefing is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 13
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 15
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report appendix 1
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report appendix 2
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report appendix 3
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report appendix 4
- Board report 23 March 2018: Performance Report appendix 5
- Board report 23 March 2018: Strategic Plan Dashboard
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January
Open Board meeting January 2018 minutes
Open Board meeting January 2018 agenda
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Closed Board meeting January 2018 agenda
Closed Board meeting January 2018 minutes
Item 5
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Chief Executive
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
Item 6
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 1
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 2
- Board report 26 January 2018: Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board appendix 3
Item 7
- Board report 26 January 2018: draft Performance Committee minutes
- Board report 26 January 2018: draft Quality Committee minutes
Item 8
- Board report 26 January 2018: Finance Report
- Board report 26 January 2018: Finance Report appendix 1
- Board report 26 January 2018: Finance Report appendix 2
- Board report 26 January 2018: Finance Report appendix 3
- Board report 26 January 2018: Finance Report appendix 4
Item 9
Item 10 The Communications Strategy and appendices 1-2 are exempt under Section 22 of the Freedom of information Act 2000Item 12
Item 11
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 12
Appendices 1-2 of the Diversity Strategy 2017-18:6 Month Update are exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Item 13
- Board report 26 January 2018: Workforce Development Strategy 2017-20 – 6 Month Update
- Board report 26 January 2018: Workforce Development Strategy 2017-20 – 6 Month Update appendix 1
- Board report 26 January 2018: Workforce Development Strategy 2017-20 – 6 Month Update appendix 2
Item 15
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report appendix 1
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report appendix 2
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report appendix 3
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report appendix 4
- Board report 26 January 2018: Performance Report appendix 5
- Board report 26 January 2018: Strategic Plan Dashboard
2017
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October
Board meeting October 2017 minutes
Board meeting October 2017 agenda
Item 5
Appendices 1-2 of the Chief Executive’s report are exempt under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 6
Item 7
- Board meeting October 2017: draft Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting October 2017: draft Quality Committee minutes
Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt under section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 11
- Board meeting October 2017: update on the IT re-procurement programme
- Appendix 1 of the update on the IT Re-procurement Programme is exempt under Section 36 of the Freedom of information Act 2000
Item 12
- The Communications Strategy and Social Media Policy are exempt under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Item 14
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June
Board meeting June 2017 minutes
Board meeting June 2017 agenda
Item 5
Item 6
Item 7
- Board meeting June 2017: draft Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting June 2017: draft Quality Committee minutes
Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
- The Strategy Paper – A Vision for the Family Justice System is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 11
Item 12
Item 13
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
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March
Board meeting March 2017 minutes
Board meeting March 2017 agenda
Item 6
- Board meeting March 2017: report from the Chief Executive
- The IT Disruptions Summary is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
- The paper on Key Performance Measures for 2017-18 is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 7
Item 9
Item 11
Item 12
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 13
- The Exceptions Report is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 15
Item 16
- The 2017-18 Budget and Priorities for the Corporate Work Programme is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
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January
Open Board meeting January 2017 minutes
Board meeting January 2017 minutes
Board meeting January 2017 agenda
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
- Board meeting January 2017: draft Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting January 2017: draft Quality Committee minutes
Item 9
Item 10
Item 11
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 13
- The New Annual Information Reporting Arrangements and Exceptions report is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
2016
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October
Board meeting October 2016 minutes
Board meeting October 2016 agenda
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
- Board meeting October 2016: Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting October 2016: Quality Committee minutes
Item 9
Item 10
- The paper on Current Operational Pressures: Issues and Actions is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Items for information
The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 11
- The paper on the Draft Business Plan 2017-18 for Cafcass is exempt from publication under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 13
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June
Board meeting June 2016 minutes
Board meeting June 2016 agenda
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
- The 2015-16 Annual Reports and Accounts is available on the Annual Reports page.
Item 11
- The paper on Domestic Violence and Policy is exempt from publication under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 12
- The 2015-16 Quality Account is available on the Reports and Strategies page.
Item 13
- The National Audit Office Comparative study, ‘Departments’ oversight of arm’s length bodies: a comparative study’ is available on the NAO website.
Items for information
- 2015-16 ARAC Annual report cover paper
- 2015-16 ARAC Annual Report
- Board meeting June 2016: performance report
- Board meeting June 2016: Strategic Plan Dashboard cover paper
- Board meeting June 2016: Strategic Plan Dashboard
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
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February
Board meeting February 2016 minutes
Board meeting February 2016 agenda
Item 3
- Draft Minutes from the Board Meeting on 23 October 2015
- Draft Report of the 11 December 2015 Open Board meeting
Item 6
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Board meeting February 2016: report from the Chief Executive
- Board meeting February 2016: report from the Chief Executive appendix 1
- Board meeting February 2016: report from the Chief Executive appendix 2
- Board meeting February 2016: report from the Chief Executive appendix 4
- Board meeting February 2016: report from the Chief Executive appendix 5
- Board meeting February 2016: report from the Chief Executive appendix 6
Item 7
Item 8
- Board meeting February 2016: Quality Committee minutes
- Board meeting February 2016: Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting February 2016: Strategic Innovations Task Group minutes
Item 9
Item 10
- The paper on Policy Alliances with clear service benefit is exempt from publication under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 11
- The paper on the Current and Future Operating Model for Cafcass is exempt from publication under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Items for Information
Item 12
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Board meeting February 2016: performance report
- Board meeting February 2016: performance report appendix 1
- Board meeting February 2016: performance report appendix 2
- Board meeting February 2016: performance report appendix 3
- Board meeting February 2016: performance report appendix 4
- Board meeting February 2016: performance report appendix 5
- Board meeting February 2016: performance report appendix 6
Item 13
- Board meeting February 2016: Strategic Plan Dashboard cover paper Q2-3
- Board meeting February 2016: Strategic Plan Dashboard Q2-3
Item 14
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
2015
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December
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October
Board meeting October 2015 minutes
Board meeting October 2015 agenda
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
- Board meeting October 2015: Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting October 2015: Quality Committee minutes
- Board meeting October 2015: Strategic Innovations Task Group minutes
Item 9
Item 10
- The Annual Workforce Statement is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 11
Item 12
- Review of the IRO Pilot in Birmingham is exempt from release under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 13
Item 14
Item 15
- Board meeting October 2015: Strategic Plan Dashboard cover paper
- Board meeting October 2015: Strategic Plan Dashboard
Item 16
- The Strategic Risk Register Q2 is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 17
- Board meeting October 2015: ARAC Annual Report cover paper
- Board meeting October 2015: ARAC Annual Report
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June
Board meeting June 2015 minutes
Board meeting June 2015 agenda
Item 4
- Draft Report of the March Open Board
Item 6
- The Annual Report and Accounts 2014-15 is available on the Reports and Strategies page.
Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
- Board meeting June 2015: Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting June 2015: Quality Committee minutes
Item 11
Item 12
- The CMT Budget Review is exempt from publication under section 35 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 13
- The Strategic Risk Register is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 14
- Board meeting June 2015: Strategic Plan Dashboard cover paper
- Board meeting June 2015: Strategic Plan Dashboard
Item 15
Item 16
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March
Board meeting March 2015 minutes
No reports for open meeting
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February
Board meeting February 2015 minutes
Board meeting February 2015 agenda
Item 4
- Draft Report of the Open Board
Item 7
Item 8
Item 10
Item 11
- Strategic Plan 2015-2020 Final Sign Off
- The Strategic Plan 2015-2020 is exempt from release under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
- Cafcass intends to publish the information at a future date. The Strategic Plan 2015- 2020 can be found on the Reports and Strategies page.
Item 12
Item 13
Item 15
- The Strategic Risk Register Q3 is exempt from publication under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 16
2014
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December
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October
Board meeting October 2014 minutes
Board meeting October 2014 agenda
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
- Board meeting October 2014: Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting October 2014: Quality Committee minutes
Item 9
Item 13
Item 14
Item 15
- Board meeting October 2014: Strategic Plan Dashboard cover paper
- Board meeting October 2014: Strategic Plan Dashboard
Item 16
- Quarter 2 Strategic Risk Register is exempt from release under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
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June
Board meeting June 2014 minutes
Board meeting June 2014 agenda
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
Item 9.1
Item 10.1
Item 10.2
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March
Board meeting March 2014 minutes
Reports: no reports for open meeting
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February
Board meeting February 2014 minutes
Board meeting February 2014 agenda
Item 6
Item 7
Item 8
- Board meeting February 2014: Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting February 2014: Quality Committee minutes
Item 9.1
Item 10.1
- Board meeting February 2014: Response to the proposed Child Arrangements Programme cover paper
- Board meeting February 2014: Response to the proposed Child Arrangements Programme
Item 10.2
Item 11.1
- Quarter 3 Strategic Risk Register is exempt from release under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 11.2
Item 11.3
- Board meeting February 2014: quarter three Strategic Plan Dashboard cover paper
- Board meeting February 2014: quarter threee Strategic Plan Dashboard
2013
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December
Board meeting December 2013 minutes
Board meeting December 2013 agenda
Item 6
Item 7
- Report from the Family Justice Young People’s Board is exempt from release under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 9.1
Item 9.2
Item 10.1
- Board meeting December 2013: quarter two financial results
- Board meeting December 2013: quarter two financial results - tables
Item 11.1
- National Practice Audit Results is exempt from release under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 12.1
- Quarter 2 Strategic Risk Register is exempt from release under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 12.2
- Board meeting December 2013: annual safeguarding report
- Board meeting December 2013: performance report
Item 12.4
- Board meeting December 2013: quarte two Strategic Plan Dashboard cover paper
- Board meeting December 2013: quarte two Strategic Plan Dashboard
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October
Board meeting October 2013 agenda
Item 6
The following appended documents to this report are exempt under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000:
- Pay Progression Report
- Estates Strategy 2013/14
- Original Estates Rationalisation Report
- London Project Timeline
- Model Office Prospectus
Item 7.1
- Update on the proposed transfer of sponsorship is exempt from release under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Cafcass intends to publish the information at a future date.
Item 7.2
- Board meeting October 2013: strategic planning half year review and planning for the rest of 2013/14
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September
Board meeting September 2013 minutes
Board meeting September 2013 agenda
Item 6
Item 7.1
Item 7.2
- Board meeting September 2013: quarter one Strategic Plan Dashboard cover paper
- Board meeting September 2013: quarter one Strategic Plan Dashboard
Item 8.1
- The NDPB Framework Document of Governance Arrangements is exempt from release under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Cafcass intends to publish the information at a future date.
Item 8.2
Item 9.1
Item 9.2
Item 10.1
Item 11.1
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June
Board meeting June 2013 minutes
Board meeting June 2013 agenda
Item 6
Item 8.1
Item 8.2
- 2013/14 Business Plan is exempt from release under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Cafcass intends to publish the information at a future date.
Item 9.1
Item 9.3
Item 10
- Board meeting June 2013: Performance Committee minutes
- Board meeting June 2013: Quality Committee minutes
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April
Board meeting April 2013 minutes
Board meeting April 2013 agenda
Item 6
Item 8.1
- Annual Report & Accounts is exempt from release under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Cafcass intends to publish the information at a future date.
Item 9.1
Item 9.2
- Equality & Diversity Strategy is exempt from release under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Cafcass intends to publish the information at a future date.
- Board meeting April 2013: Quality Committee minutes
- Board meeting April 2013: Performance Committee minutes
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22nd March
Board meeting March 22nd 2013 minutes
Board meeting March 22nd 2013 agenda
Item 7.1
Item 7.2
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Board meeting March 22nd 2013: revised corporate governance arrangements
- Board meeting March 22nd 2013: revised corporate governance arrangements appendix 1
- Board meeting March 22nd 2013: revised corporate governance arrangements appendix 2
- Appendix 3 is exempt from release under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Cafcass intends to publish the information at a future date.
Item 7.3
Item 7.4
Item 7.5
- Cafcass Apprentices report is exempt from release under section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Cafcass intends to publish the information at a future date.
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Board meeting March 22nd 2013: revised corporate governance arrangements
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1st March
Board meeting March 1st 2013 minutes
Board meeting March 1st 2013 agenda
Item 7
Item 8.1
Item 8.2
- Review of the Strategic Risk Register and Cafcass Risk Register is exempt from release under section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Item 8.3
- Board meeting March 1st 2013: the experience of Cafcass service users - an overview
- Board meeting March 1st 2013: complaints report
Item 8.4
Item 9.1
- Board meeting March 1st 2013: performance report
- Board meeting March 1st 2013: care application report
- Board meeting March 1st 2013: Quality Committee minutes
- Board meeting March 1st 2013: Performance Committee minutes