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