Issue details

Development of an offer for Children with Disabilities

 

 

Report of the Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care seeking approval to formally consult on the proposals for a redesigned offer of services for Children with Disabilities as they relate to the previous offer of Short Breaks, the name of the Jigsaw service and the eligibility criteria in Southampton for children with disabilities

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2017

Decision due: 14 Nov 2017 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children's Social Care

Lead director: Director of Children & Families

Department: Children's Social Care Portfolio

Contact: Hilary Brooks, Executive Director Wellbeing, Children and Learning Email: Hilary.Brooks@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 4899.

Consultation process

Direct meetings, open events existing forums and meetings (e.g Heads of Schools). Formal consultation will be undertaken in line with Council policy and procedures.
Formal public consultation with parents, familes and children with disabilities.

Consultees

Parents and families of children with disabilities, Council management team, Cabinet members, Senior leaders from health and social care, sector, current providers.

Public Comments may be sent to: Sandra Jerrim

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  • Development of an offer for Children with Disabilities