Decision details

Risthardh Hare, Service Manager – Early Help introduced the item. The Committee was invited to ask questions and the following was noted in:

1.    Members of the Committee once again requested that a needs assessment be carried out to inform the shaping of the Early Help (EH) service.

2.    An initial needs assessment had been carried out as had consultation with community stakeholders. Members stressed the need to triangulate resident views with an evidence based needs assessment.

3.    Officers were committed to the Committee’s continued involvement in the pre-decision work on EH.

4.    Currently there is no strategic identity to EH in Lewisham. The intention was to create a brand through iThrive, and to integrate services.

5.    Officers circulate a briefing on Riverside Youth Club and the Youth Service in due course.

The time being 9:25pm it was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that standing orders be suspended to allow for the completion of committee business.

6.    EH would need a robust universal offer with a clear identity.

7.    A further update to be provided to the Committee in the new municipal year.

RESOLVED that:

1.    the contents of the report be noted

2.    a further item on Early Help return to committee in the municipal year 2020/21