Issue details

Investing in Children and Families Transition Plan - Children's social work services

To invest in children’s social work services in response to significant demand pressures, to ensure that children and young people’s needs continue to be met effectively so that they achieve positive outcomes. To support a continued safe and appropriate reduction in the need for children to become looked after.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/03/2022

Decision due: Not before 14th Apr 2022 by Director of Children and Families

Lead director: Director of Children and Families

Department: Children and Families

Contact: Julie Longworth, Director of Children & Families 0113 37 86386 / 0113 37 83629 Email: Julie.Longworth@Leeds.gov.uk, Ruth Terry, Chief Officer, Children's Social Work Email: ruth.terry@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Discussion with Recovery Board, Member briefing and Consultation with Trade Unions and staff

Consultees

Children and Families Recovery Board

Executive Member for Adults and Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships

Trade Unions: Unison, GMB & Unite

Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Adults & Children's Social Care and Health Partnerships

Decisions