Approval of a new ICT strategy for
Children’s Social Services that addresses the weaknesses in
the Integrated Children’s System and delivers a system fit
for the future.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Decision due: 18 Jul 2011 by Cabinet
Department: Social Care, Health & Wellbeing
Contact: Peter Bole, Director Information & Communication Technology Email: peter.bole@kent.gov.uk Tel: 01622 696174.
Consultation process
N/a
Consultees
Informing Only
Discussions will take place with partner organisations to ensure we maximise any possible synergies between different systems.
Who is it necessary to consult?
N/A
Has the matter already been discussed by a Policy, Overview and Scrutiny Committee?:
No
Is the matter referred to in your Business Plan or Medium Term Capital Programme?
Delivering the Improvement Plan – Putting Children First – is a top priority within the Business Plan for Children’s Services. The Improvement Plan is specific about needing to make major changes to the IT systems and business processes in Specialist Children’s Services to make them fit for purpose in the future.
Closing date for consultation/receiving comments:
N/A
Financial implications: Peter Bole - Director of Information and Communication Technology Business Strategy and Support Tel: 01622 696174- Email: peter.bole@kent.gov.uk
Legal implications: 11/01688
Equalities implications: The strategy is likely to pave the way for the procurement of a new ICT system with significant associated cost.