Issue details

Report of Children’s Early Intervention Fund – transitional arrangements

Purpose of report: The paper sets out: An update on the development of the commissioning approach for the Children’s Early Intervention Fund and the links to the wider commissioning agenda in the city through Children’s Trust arrangements; The current work undertaken through the Early Intervention Fund will be affected. A decision in line with the recommendation will continue funding from 30 September 2008 and continue until March 31 2009. However, not making this decision will have immediate effects as projects will need to make arrangements for the curtailment of work.

Members are asked to: Recommend: An extension of transitional arrangements (from 30 September to 31 March) for work currently funded through the Children’s Early Intervention Fund, subject to robust monitoring, to secure the continuing legacy of work undertaken by the Children’s Fund in York. The Commissioning of the Children’s Early Intervention Fund will proceed through the Integrated Commissioning Framework.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Awaiting Implementation

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Implication: Financial;

Level of Risk: 01-03 Acceptable;

Decision due: 17/07/08 by Executive Member for Children and Young People's Services and Advisory Panel

Decision due: 17/07/08 by Executive Member for Children & Young People's Services

Lead member: Councillor Carol Runciman cllr.crunciman@york.gov.uk

Lead director: Corporate Director of Children, Education and Communities

Department: Directorate of Adults, Children & Education

Contact: Bernie Flanagan Email: bernie.flanagan@york.gov.uk.

Consultees

Issues and themes contained in this report have been discussed with The Children’s Early Intervention Fund Commissioning group, which is made up of representatives from across the Children’s Trust including membership from partner agencies and the voluntary sector. The group agrees with the recommendation.

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Committee Report for Report of Children’s Early Intervention Fund – transitional arrangements  

 

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