An outline of Project Areas is given in the Delivery Plan. The headings are:
- Enhanced Support for Capacity Building in Authorities
- Support for Commissioning Processes and Practices
- Continuing Development of Finance and Independent Sector Data
- Improvement and Efficiency Projects
- Joint Provision for Youngsters with Severe Behavioural as well as Mental Health difficulties
Of the total budget of £1,440,000 a sum of £360,000 is currently agreed to be available for initial projects. Authorities wishing to propose projects for funding within these areas should contact John Lees on j.lees@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Work with Mainstream Schools is not part of this programme and is covered by National Strategies funded directly by DCSF
Governance Board
The board is chaired by David Taylor, DCS Somerset on behalf of the South West Directors of Children’s Services. Membership includes representatives of authorities, health, IDeA and the Government Office (GOSW)
Further Project Information
Details of Children’s Services Projects planned or in progress.
Project Information for 2006-2008 (CSR04)
The current programme is integrated with, and builds on, work done in the previous programme. A number of useful tools for commissioners have been developed and placed in the member’s area (password protected).
Click here to view the latest News Briefing for Children’s Services
Contact John Lees on j.lees@dorsetcc.gov.uk for any further information regarding the Children’s Services workstream or for the members area password (currently restricted to Local Authority and Health Commissioners)
