The document will contain detail on how local authorities and other partners will be expected to fulfil the requirements of the new Children Act, a spokesman said.
It will be seized upon by voluntary and community sector organisations that claim they are still being left out of the loop.
Delegates at a conference last week, organised by the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations, called for government to intervene. "These planning sessions are taking place now and we are not being included," one delegate told children's minister Margaret Hodge.
Hodge admitted ensuring voluntary sector involvement was proving difficult but said the statutory guidance would be used to "insist voluntary sector partners are involved".
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
