Issue details
Castlegate: Update and future models of delivery
Purpose of Report: At
the 10 February 2015 Cabinet meeting, members received an update
report on developments in relation to the transformation of
information, advice, guidance and support services for young people
currently delivered from Castlegate.
The February report outlined the activity which had taken place
since October 2014 to review the original business case and to
develop alternative models of delivery and identify new sources of
funding to inform a revised business case.
At the Full Council Budget Meeting in February 2015 funding was
agreed to provide funding to support the current model of service
delivery from Castlegate whilst
alternative options were explored. Exploration of alternative
models has continued through meetings of a subgroup of YorOk partners, which has included representatives
from health, further and higher education. These models are
informing the development of a revised business case.
Members will be asked to approve the work to date to develop a
revised business case.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Decision Made
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/06/2015
Level of Risk: 04-08 Regular monitoring required;
Decision due: 30/07/15 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Education, Children and Young People
Lead director: Corporate Director of Children, Education and Communities
Contact: Steve Flatley, Connexions Service Manager 01904 552367 Email: steve.flatley@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The consultation document was sent to
approximately 200 individuals and organisations on 8 December 2014
with a deadline for returns by 15 December 2014. The consultation
focused on the proposal outlined in the business case
We received 22 responses from partners, including three from Local
Authority (LA) partners, five from mental health charities,
clinicians and children’s health clinicians, four from
schools, colleges and providers, three from Connexions staff, three
from the housing sector and one from the Police and Crime
Commissioner’s office ( PCC) and Job Centre Plus.
Young People Consultation: A large consultation event was held at
West Offices with Castlegate users and Year 11s. For groups who
felt uncomfortable at large events, smaller and more targeted work
was used including 1-2-1 sessions. Additionally, an online survey
was made available. In total, the consultation engaged 81 Young
People age range 13-25.
The results of the consultation were reported to YorOk sub group
and the YorOk Board in February 2015. Feedback broadly favoured the
delivery of services to young people from a city centre venue other
than West Offices.
Children and young people attending secondary school and FE
colleges. Castlegate users age 16 to 25. Partners and stakeholders
in youth support, education, health and the voluntary and community
sector.
Making Representations: Contact Report Author
Decisions
- 30/07/2015 - Castlegate: Update
Agenda items
- 30/07/2015 - Executive Castlegate: Update 30/07/2015
Documents
- Castlegate: Update and future models of delivery