Decision details

Seeking a decision on the proposed reconfiguration model of children's centres taking into consideration the views expressed in the public consultation.

1.                   That the commissioning of 16 Children’s Centres, as outlined in sections 53 to 58 of the report and attached as an appendix to these minutes for the period of the funding (i.e. until March 2013), be agreed. 

2.                   That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, in consultation with the Director of Children’s Services and the Director of Finance and Corporate Services of £133,000 for spot purchasing of additional services to support the new configuration of Children’s Centres across the borough to ensure the delivery of appropriate services.

3.                    That the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services in consultation with the Director of Children’s Services and the Director of Finance and Corporate Services approve details of the service specification for the future commissioning of Children’s Centres.