BROMLEY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REFORM PROGRAMME: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BEST START IN LIFE, FAMILY HUBS AND FAMILIES FIRST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME
September 16, 2026 Executive (Other) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive decided to approve recommendations regarding the Bromley Children and Families Reform Programme on 16 September 2026. They noted national reforms and Bromley's integrated approach, endorsing the phased implementation including a test-and-learn phase. The decision also noted the strategic report, proposed operating model, and the April 2027 borough-wide implementation deadline.
Full council record
Purpose
Implementation of the Best Start in Life, Family Hubs and Families First Partnership Programme
Decision
That
- The national reforms and the requirement for Bromley and its partners to implement an integrated system of help, support and protection for children, young people and families be noted.
- Bromley’s approach to delivering the reforms through a single Children and Families Reform Programme and the proposed phased implementation approach, including the Community Vision test-and-learn phase be endorsed.
- The detailed Strategic Report attached at Appendix A, including the proposed operating model and the requirement to achieve borough-wide implementation by April 2027 be noted.
Related Meeting
Executive - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 7.00 pm on September 16, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Sep 2026 |