Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 13, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: Cabinet considered the Family Help Strategy and approved its adoption and implementation.   REASONS RESOLVED: The recommended course of action aligned with national and local strategic priorities, supports transformation outcomes, and enables earlier, joined-up support for families. It is the most effective way to deliver improved outcomes and reduce demand for statutory services.     ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: The Strategy aligns with the UK national agenda for family help, driven by the Families First Partnership Programme which is focussed on transforming children's social care to provide early intervention and integrated support through multi-agency Family Hubs and Family Help services. Failure to approve the strategy will make it harder to support and enable a unified Family Help system.