Detached youth work provision delivered by the Council, following previous service reviews has seen a shift in focus to enabling partnership delivery and trying to ensure strategic coordination. A detached youth work team was established in 2018 as part of the wider youth development programme and investment into Early Support.
This decision will enable the Council delivery to align to the Youth Development Partnership’s strategic approach to youth work and provision in Kirklees, building on partnership strengths and alignment to priorities in Kirklees.
The Strategic Director for Children’s Services and Strategic Director for Adults are in joint agreement to transfer the Early Support Detached Youth Work Team from the Children’s Directorate to the Adults & Health Directorate, Communities & Access Service.
This decision will enable the service to make the required budgetary savings and retain a LA youth work function. The reduced provision will form part of a wider offer in the Communities & Access Service, supporting a youth community response.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/04/2024
Decision due: 12 Apr 2024 by Strategic Director - Children and Families, Strategic Director for Adults and Health
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Children's Services, Portfolio Holder for Communities
Lead director: Strategic Director - Children and Families, Strategic Director for Adults and Health
Department: Communities
Contact: Jill Greenfield, Service Director - Communities & Access Services 01484 221000 Email: jill.greenfield@kirklees.gov.uk, Jo-Anne Sanders, Service Director - Learning & Early Support Email: jo-anne.sanders@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultees
Consultation has taken place with Lead Members for Adults & Health, Children’s and Communities.
Kirklees Council Cabinet have been briefed regarding the proposed approach.
Cllr Kendrick
Cllr Reynolds
Cllr Ramsey
Cllr Pervaiz
Members/Officers Involved: Strategic Director for Adults & Health Strategic Director for Children’s Services