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There is an argument that a more limited level of assurance may be acceptable for smaller bodies • The best approach to Best Value in Local Government − the current Code integrates the annual audit of local authorities and the statutory duty of Best Value into one audit, meaning auditors must satisfy themselves that the local authority has made proper arrangements for securing Best Value.
Consulting with parents There is a reference to parental consultation within the Best Start report, and in various responses to the petition, from the Scottish Government.
Based on the small numbers of these babies born in Scotland, around 110-130 babies per year, The Best Start recommended that we would need three units to provide this level of neonatal intensive care.
Based on the small numbers of these babies born in Scotland, around 110-130 babies per year, The Best Start recommended that we would need three units to provide this level of neonatal intensive care.
The Committee believes that it is vital that progress is made on this work as a matter of urgency, to ensure the best possible outcomes are delivered for children living in poverty.
I would like to add a bit about sharing best practice. There is lots of best practice in the Scotland Excel frameworks, but the Scottish Government shares best practice through a number of mechanisms, including case studies.
On the back of these reports and in the context of the wider Public Service Reform programme, there are a number of options available to ensure evidencing best value is embedded as best practice within the Scottish Parliament.