Issue details

New Intervention to Improve Outcomes for Children and Reduce the Likelihood of Them Entering the Care System

New therapeutic intervention to improve outcomes for children and reduce the likelihood of them entering the care system.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Abandoned

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/11/2013

Decision due: 27 Feb 2014 by Elected Mayor

Lead member: Councillor Ken Pritchard, Executive Lead for Children, Schools and Families ken.pritchard@torbay.gov.uk

Lead director: Director of Children's Services and Innovation

Contact: Fran Hughes, Assistant Director Cummunity and Customer Services Email: frances.hughes@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

This has been developed by a project board from across the councils of Torbay, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall Councils and has been funded by the Big Lottery. Consulation has included all the stated authorities, with additonal consulation and feedback received from young people across the region via Young Devon.

Consultees

Plymouth, Cornwall, Devon and Torbay Council; South West Forum and a wider group of community and voluntary sector organisations; young people via Young Devon.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: To work in partnership across the south west peninsula to introduce a new therapeutic intervention to reduce the likelihood of children entering the care system. This intervention could be funded through social investment.

Key Risks: This is a new intervention not currently available in the south west peninsula. Working in partnership with other local authority areas will create options for alternative sources of funding.

If you want to make representations contact:: Fran Hughes, Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR, Telephone 01803 208002, email frances.hughes@torbay.gov.uk