Supporting Tough Decisions for Local Authorities and Their Partners

• In the current economic climate Local Authorities and their Children’s Trust partners are facing a tough challenge to deliver reduced budgets whilst driving up performance in services for children and young people.
• Children’s Trusts are moving fast to make critical decisions about the longer-term shape of local services for young people. A swift and well-informed analysis of cost-effectiveness, impact and outcomes for local communities is key to making the right decisions.

Our Offer to Local Authorities and Their Partners

• Practical support to commissioners and planners of Young People’s services.
• Analysis of cost effectiveness of current provision.
• Cost and impact assessment of a range of models including direct delivery, outsourcing options and the role of social enterprise.
• Proposals for organisational change. These can range from light-touch improvements to current arrangements, through to wholesale integration across a broad range of service areas.
• Within the current budgetary climate we recognise the need for short-term and cost-efficient interventions. We will listen to your requirements and set-out a proposal which reflects the need to produce results swiftly and at minimum cost.

Supporting Opportunities for Independent and Third Sector Organisations

• In the current economic climate independent and third Sector organizations are well-positioned to offer cost-effective and high-impact solutions which are tailored to the needs of young people and local communities.

Our Offer to Independent and Third Sector Organisations

• Practical support to independent and third sector organisations to maximise their offer to Children’s Trusts and local commissioners of Young People’s services.
• Understanding Local Authority commissioning processes and how to present a strong case for delivering through independent and third sector provision.
• Support in developing and implementing organisational change to enable organisations to deliver effective Youth Support services.
• Building capacity through local infrastructure and partnerships.
• Developing realistic and achievable output and outcome measures to meet the needs of commissioners
• Within the current budgetary climate we recognise your need for short-term and cost-efficient help in achieving your priorities. We will listen to your requirements and set-out a proposal which reflects the need to produce results swiftly and at minimum cost.