KSCB Development Officer:KSCB Development Officer:objectives and implementation plan

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Michael WattsThursday 11 June 2009

P2

Objective planning cycleAnalyse needs

Understand

Plan

Do

Review

P3

Objective 1:Objective 1:Understand current KSCB policy and practice

Activities Proposed Timescales OutcomeMeet with KSCB Manager to:(1) identify the current practice, including the local implementation of SCB

Within first few weeks A fuller understanding of the Kent perspective

(2) identify the specific tasks and requirements of the Development Officer post

Within first few weeks A clearer understanding of the expected tasks and priorities

Meet with other KSCB team members

Within first few weeks More in depth knowledge of the KSCB team members and their roles

Step: Understand

P4

Objective 2:Objective 2:Understand role of Child Death Overview Panel

Activities Proposed Timescales OutcomeMeet with CDOP Chair to identify the current position and the plans for future developments

Within the first month A fuller understanding of:(1) the group, and (2) the expectation of the Development Officer role

Meet with Expert Advisory Group Chair to identify the current position and the plans for future development

Within the first month More in depth understanding of the role of the EAG and it’s relationship to the CDOP

Meet with Serious Case Review Panel Chair to identify how the Panel links to the CDOP

Within the first six weeks Awareness of the links between the SCRP and the CDOP

Meet with other key managers from across all the partners

Within the first eight weeks More in depth knowledge of the ‘key players’ within the KSCB

Step: Understand

P5

Objective 3:Objective 3:Understand current position

Activities Proposed Timescales Outcome

Look at the database that has been developed to record child deaths

Within the first month Knowledge of database gained (including contents and design)

Identify current trends (if any) in child deaths

Within the first month Awareness of current position within Kent

Look at recommendations that have been made within previous CDOP reviews

Within the first month Awareness of current problems – possibly highlighting areas for improvement

Work with Learning and Development Officer to identify current training sessions

Within the first month Knowledge gained of current training programme

Step: Understand

P6

Objective 4:Objective 4:Develop action plans

Activities Proposed Timescales OutcomeUse information collated within earlier Objectives to develop personal action plan

• Initial draft prepared during first couple of weeks• Updated as other Objectives completed

Action plan developed and kept up to date

Develop action plan and identify key objectives for the CDOP

Within first month (following meetings with KSCB Manager and CDOP Chair)

Action plan in place to support development of CDOP

Develop action plans and identify key objectives for other relevant sub-groups

Within first three months Action plan in place to support development of other sub-groups

Step: Plan

P7

Objective 5:Objective 5:Develop Communication Strategy

Activities Proposed Timescales Outcome

Identify current communication channels with all key stakeholders (including parents and carers)

Within first two months Knowledge of current communication channels used

Identify possible gaps in current communication channels

Within first two months Gaps identified in current communication channels

Develop Communication Strategy, and supporting Action Plan, to raise awareness of the CDOP

Within first three months Communication Strategy in place to ensure awareness of CDOP is raised and gaps are filled

Step: Plan

P8

Objective 6:Objective 6:Gather analysis of best practice

Activities Proposed Timescales OutcomeIdentify local best practice/ pockets of good practice that can be shared across the KSCB

Within first four months Local best practice is identified

Research regional and national practice to identify examples of best/good practice

Within first four months (and then ongoing)

National best practice is identified

Possible:meet with key policy lead from Department for Children, Schools and Families for examples/ideas

Within first four months Knowledge is gained of central government policy and ideas for future developments

Step: Plan

P9

Objective 7:Objective 7:Identify possible areas for improvements

Activities Proposed Timescales Outcome

Compare the current practice within KSCB to the regional/national best practice

Between months three to four

Current practice is mapped against best practice

Make suggestions (through appropriate channels) for amendments to current processes

Between months five to six

Implementation of possible areas for improvements is agreed

Implement the changes agreed from the recommendations

During month 6 (and onwards)

Local practice reflects best practice

Step: Do

P10

Objective 8:Objective 8:Review current practice

Activities Proposed Timescales Outcome

Review whether recommended improvements have improved outcomes and services

After 6 months – possibly months 9 to 12

Improvements to outcomes from changes are evidenced

Identify whether further improvements are necessary

During months 9 to 12 Further changes or amendments are highlighted

Work with the lead officer for the KSCB Business Plan to ensure accurate information for 2010/11

After 6 months (Feb 2010) The Business Plan contains and is shaped by accurate information

Step: Review

P11

Summary timeframe

Start Date Month 6

Objective 1

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Objective 7

Michael Watts