Issue - decisions
Review and restructure of Children’s Centres, Early Years and Extended Services
12/07/2011 - Restructure of Children’s Centres, Early Years and Extended Services
RESOLVED:That the Cabinet Member approved Option 1 and so approved the revised structure to enable the delivery of both universal and targeted services against the key principles described in Paragraph 9 of the Officer report, to meet the statutory duties of the Local Authority and to improve outcomes for all children and families.
REASON: Option 1 keeps all 9 Childrens Centres open, thus providing both universal and targeted services to the most deprived areas of the City, improving outcomes for users. Services are deliverable with the appropriate balance of management, front line delivery and support posts, and the structure will deliver savings still to be found in the 2012-2013 budget. Statutory duties across Early Years will be met.