On 3 April 2018, the Executive agreed to implement the Family Hubs model for delivering prevention and early help to babies, children and young people from October 2018.

On 9 June and 9 July 2019, the Executive also agreed a number of recommendations to implement changes across the 41 children centre sites.

The report of the Strategic Director, Children’s Services (Document “R”) provides an update on implementation and Children’s Centre estates changes.

Recommended –

Shipley Area Committee is asked to note the report, progress to date and provide support and guidance on the on-going co-production of the Family Hubs offer.

(Anne Chester-Walsh – 01274 432904)

Resolved –

That Document “R” be noted.

LEAD: Strategic Director, Children’s Services

The report of the Strategic Director for Children’s Services (Document “R”) was presented to the Committee to provide an update on the implementation of Family Hubs to deliver prevention and early help for babies, children and young people.  The report also contained details of the outcome of a consultation on Children’s Centre estate changes.

On 3 April 2018, the Council’s Executive received and agreed a report which summarised the messages from public consultation, including changes to the model and a proposed timeline for implementing a new Family Hubs model by October 2018.

On 5 February 2019 the Executive then gave approval to commence formal consultation into the future use of 41 Children’s Centre sites across the District.  The decision came after a review into the potential future use of the buildings.

The Family Hubs model which went live in October 2018 included Family Hubs Area Advisory Networks, Area Partnerships, four 0-19 area teams and a small group of central services. Hub areas cover South, East, West and Keighley/Shipley combined.

Family Hubs provided: · Co-ordination and an information network across universal and targeted support in a cluster area; · Focused work which builds family relationships and improves children’s outcomes; · Support to reduce family poverty and support social mobility; · Co-location of key teams, particularly with the 0-19 children’s public health service.  Services were also provided under the wider Family Hubs model across the District.

Some examples of co-delivery partnerships from across areas were:

Keighley/Shipley

·         Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) groups co-delivered with Barnardos  DICE (parents group to prevent child exploitation) with Saltaire primary and Victoria Primary

·         HENRY run with Eastwood Primary and Play Learning alliance (PLA)

·         Cygnet run with Parkwood Primary (and Victoria Primary from September 2019)

·         Time out for Dads – we are training with Youth Service ready for co-delivery October 2019

·         Freedom run jointly with a Health Visitor

The report contained a wealth of information and updates on the large variety and scope of work undertaken along with the aims and plans to support children and families in a number of ways.

Resolved –

That Document “R” be noted.

LEAD: Strategic Director, Children’s Services