RESOLVED that Cabinet: -
(a) Noted the progress made with the Children’s Services Transformation Programme and delivery of savings; and
(b) Approves a business case for the full implementation of a new children’s service delivery model by 1 October 2024 to meet the strategic and operational requirements of the service and the Council, and to achieve financial efficiencies and savings enabled by investment approved in July 2023.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Children’s Services
Reason
The investment will enable improved outcomes for children and young people in BCP, and the more effective and efficient services which are needed to secure an improved Ofsted rating. In turn, this will contribute to the achievement of c. £5.3m in annual financial savings within the current MTFP cycle.