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Loyalty to the system sometimes seems to be regarded as more important than expertise, ability and delivery.It is important that the Public Audit Committee highlights examples of best practice and encourages the very best in all aspects of public service.
A balance needs to be struck, and I firmly believe that the children’s hearing that has heard all the representations and has all the information before it is best placed to strike that balance and take decisions that are based on the best interests of the child.
How did you come to the conclusion that extension was the best option? We reviewed the financial outcomes from all three options and extension was clearly the best option.