Decision details

To share the achievements of the Early Years and Family Support Service and proposals for future priorities.

(a)       That the Committee support the approach to Early Years and Family Support provision, and collaborations with key partners, and future development of an Early Years Strategy;

(b)       That the progress and impact being achieved through Welsh Government capital funding be noted;

(c)        That the Committee support the development of programmes with a strong evidence base of impact and cost effectiveness when commissioning early years and early intervention services. And that the council and partners continue to develop its own local evidence base to support positive early intervention; and

(d)       That the Committee support the refresh of the Parenting in Flintshire

Parenting Programmes Framework, and support action being taken to raise awareness and the benefits of parenting programmes with key partners so that there is an increase in accessibility and availability of programmes that meet parent’s needs.