The family first partnership programme
As we prepare for the National Children’s Social Care reforms, we would like to invite all relevant statutory and non-statutory partners to workshops being run on ....... in order to share information about the social care reforms, and for you to influence how the reforms in Torbay are shaped to meet the needs of our children and their families. More information about the reforms can be found at Keeping children safe, helping families thrive; and The Families First Partnership (FFP) Programme Guide This sets out the expectations placed on safeguarding partners in the way services to children will be delivered from April 2026.
Key Objectives of the Reforms:
Children’s Services reforms will provide a seamless Family Help offer which ensures support is easily accessible, responsive and consistent; with a strong emphasis on early intervention to prevent escalation of needs.
All families will be empowered to strengthen their support networks through Family Group Decision Making, and through improved access to universal and voluntary community sector services within their own communities.
Establishing multi-agency child protection teams will bring a clear, fresh focus where there are child protection concerns, bringing experts together across agencies to identify actual or likely significant harm and take decisive action to protect children.
Working together is crucial to delivering change and improving support for children and families across Torbay. Together, we will create holistic support which strengthens families and improves outcomes.
Updated local, regional and national guidance can be found on the TSCP website