Last month's feature talked about how innovative models of commissioning are helping children's services deliver more with less. This month, we look at the impact austerity is having on services and the ability to intervene early.
Between 2010 and 2020 there will be a 50 per cent cut to local government funding; some parts of the country have already lost half. These changes alone might be considered tricky, but are actually part of a bigger national challenge. Factors to consider include:
Has anyone added up all the cuts to early help in their local area? It would be a telling exercise. My guess is that some places will see their early help reduce by £0.5bn by 2020. Half a billion pounds of local outcomes that will have to be supported through other routes such as self-help, families helping each other, and community resilience.
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