Families First - Children's Social Care Reforms

July 14, 2026 Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Children and Young People (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Children and Young People approved the use of the Families First grant for Children's Social Care reform and delegated authority to the Director for Children's Services to utilise the funding. This decision was made on 14/07/2026. The approved actions include implementing integrated family help, multi-agency child protection teams, and family-led decision-making.

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Purpose

Remodel Children’s Social Care to align with the requirements of the national Department for Education (DfE) Families First programme.

Supporting Documents

Item 5-20260714- Report on Families First Childrens Social Care Reforms.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Jul 2026
Effective from18 Jul 2026
Expected date14 Jul 2026
Originally due14 Jul 2026
Lead officerDelia Mann
Subject to call-inYes