Children's Preventative and Early Intervention Consultation
Islington Council and its major partners have developed a clear vision of what
they want for the borough's children. Service integration sits at the heart of
ensuring that "Every Child Matters" and in Islington this will be achieved in
a number of ways, including children's centres and extended schools.
One underlying issue that needs to be addressed will be the balance which is
struck by the key partner agencies between prevention, early intervention and
treatment in children's lives. Children can be helped before problems appear
(prevention), once the problems have appeared but are not entrenched (early
intervention) or once the problems have become well established (treatment).
The purpose of developing this strategy is to provide this clarity and
direction, and to get the balance right.
The draft strategy is aimed at providing the stimulus for this reflection. The
plan is that this draft strategy will be considered by a range of
organisations, individuals and forums whose work impacts on the lives of
children. It is set out in a way that asks specific questions to elicit ideas
on the most critical issues; however, all ideas and comments will be welcomed.
Consultation on this draft strategy will take place until 15 August
.
You can find out more about the consultation by visiting Islington Council's
website.
For more information, please contact CEA@Islington's Communications Department: