(2) how many representations concerning child protection in Doncaster his Department has referred to (a) the Commission for Social Care Inspection and (b) Ofsted since it was established.
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has no record of having received correspondence from any individual identifying themselves as a social worker, on child protection issues in Doncaster, nor of having referred any representations on child protection in that area to CSCI or Ofsted.
[holding answer 5 March 2009]: Copies of serious case reviews are seen by relevant members of the Department's Safeguarding Group when sent by Local Safeguarding Children Boards for the purpose of informing the biennial overview reports which analyse the key findings from SCRs as a whole and identify the implications for policy and practice. Members of the Government offices may also see relevant individual anonymised SCRs to inform their support and challenge role in relation to LSCBs and local authorities.
The Department for Education and Skills contributed £75,000 towards the cost of producing the first series of Watch Over Me in 2003. The Department did not provide funding or support for the development of series two and three.