Croydon Youth Justice Plan 2026/27
September 23, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision 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 Corporate Director of Children, Young People & Education agreed to terminate the contract for the Provision of Children's Residential Services with St Christopher's on 3 months' notice on 07/08/2026. This decision was made due to concerns about the outcomes for children placed at Precious House and the provider's inability to consistently demonstrate required care standards. The contract termination will proceed with intensified monitoring of children in the provision to ensure their safety and well-being during the notice period.
Full council record
Purpose
The Youth Justice Plan is a statutory strategic plan as defined by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. The objective of the plan is to detail a Local Authorities strategic and operational planning for the year ahead whilst analysing the previous years findings and outcomes. The template of the plan is prescribed by the Ministry of Justice.
Decision
For the reasons set out in the report and its appendix the Executive Mayor and Cabinet AGREED:
The plan (Appendix A) and recommend that the plan be referred to Full Council with a recommendation for approval - in line with statutory obligations detailed in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026 6.30 pm on September 23, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Expected date | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Leana Ebanks |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |