Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Committee support the new delivery model, recognising that Integrated Youth Provision is delivering increased outcomes despite resource reductions; and

(b)       That the collaborative and co-commissioned service model being developed in partnership with the third sector be supported.           

The Senior Manager Integrated Youth Provision introduced a report to provide an update on service development from early intervention, Families First, Youth Services and Youth Justice Services into collaborative provision of Integrated Youth Provision (IYP) in accordance with the “Delivering Together plan 2014-2018”.  The report also gave an update on the suggested four models of delivery proposed by the Welsh Government and requested support for local plans to maintain an effective and proactive Flintshire youth provision. 

 The Senior Manager Integrated Youth Provision provided background information and referred to the main considerations which were detailed in the report.

Councillor David Healey expressed concerns around the uncertainty of funding being continued for the Families First programme beyond March 2017. The Senior Manager Integrated Youth Provision responded to the comments and explained that contingency plans were being developed and there was robust reporting of outcomes to Welsh Government leads. 

During discussion the Senior Manager Integrated Youth Provision also responded to the questions and comments raised by Councillor Carolyn Thomas regarding playgroups and playschemes.  Councillor Thomas also commented on the need to look at the provision of caretaking services and associated costs.  The Senior Manager Integrated Youth Provision advised that the report requested support to introduce a review of caretaking delivery and hire costs for centres as part of the budget reduction measures.

The Senior Manager Integrated Youth Provision advised that a letter would be sent to all Members to invite them to attend a workshop on Integrated Youth Provision to be held on 2 December 2015.

Councillor Andy Dunbobbin drew attention to the Mindfulness and Skills in the Community projects.

RESOLVED:

 (a)      That the Committee support the new delivery model, recognising that Integrated Youth Provision is delivering increased outcomes despite resource reductions; and

(b)       That the collaborative and co-commissioned service model being developed in partnership with the third sector be supported.