Ministers have consistently rebuffed calls for more money for children's services, arguing that many councils are failing to use existing resources efficiently. They cite the fact that an authority in one part of the country can spend half of that in another part of the country to achieve the same outcomes for children - as measured by Ofsted ratings.
The lack of in-depth analysis of the factors influencing children's services spending has meant local government leaders have struggled to explain the reasons for the variation. However, the Local Government Association (LGA) hopes new research, undertaken by consultants Newton Europe over the past six months, will provide the evidence the government needs to reconsider.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
