Children’s services commissioning needs ‘new mindset’

21 Nov 14
Commissioning for children’s services should be transformed to ensure services are joined up and meet long-term needs, an expert report has recommended.

By Marino Donati | 24 November 2014

Commissioning for children’s services should be transformed to ensure services are joined up and meet long-term needs, an expert report has recommended.

The Children’s Services Taskforce’s report highlights best practice and develops solutions for improving commissioning of children’s services.

The taskforce is a partnership between the Local Government Information Unit and independent sector alliance the Children’s Services Development Group.

Collaborating for better outcomes: final report from the Children’s Services Taskforce aims to find solutions to the challenges facing local authorities and providers in offering quality children’s services in the wake of funding difficulties and austerity measures.

Jonathan Carr-West, LGiU chief executive, said the report was based on a recognition that a new mind-set for commissioning was needed to provide better services for vulnerable children.

‘The report calls for all involved in commissioning for children with complex needs to take a long-term view so that we give children the support and care they need to grow into happy, healthy adults,’ he said.

CSDG spokeswoman Natalie-Jane Macdonald added: ‘For too long looked-after children have suffered from poor educational attainment levels, multiple placements and emotional instability.

‘The report’s recommendations seek to rectify this through a more joined-up approach to service provision that will ensure that children receive support that meets all of their needs.’

 

 

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