I want to consult children, young people and families on plans to re-shape early years services to create a more integrated offer. How do I ensure this is meaningful?
Colin Green: Be clear about your aims. If you are hoping to save money and ensure the reduced budget has the greatest impact, then be upfront about this. You also need to be clear on what integrated means - is this just about the early years services provided and commissioned by the council or are all schools, nurseries and childminders part of the vision? Does it include the NHS?
The consultation needs to have two strands. Use of a Survey Monkey-type tool is a relatively cheap and easy way to get a range of views quickly. Care needs to be taken with design so you get useful responses and to ensure it is simple and quick to complete.
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