KCT Change for Children Programme 2010-11

In Kent we need to build stronger commissioning arrangements that harness the ambition in our Children and Young Peoples Plan and shape new and improved integrated services that really make a positive difference.

Working with the National Commissioning Support Programme (CSP) the Kent Children's Trust has undertaken a review of our commissioning and delivery arrangements at County and local levels.  A report setting out purpose, methodology, key findings and decisons is available.

KCT Review Continuing the transformation - Partnership for a Purpose

A presentation outling the key points of the Change for Children programme is available for collegues to use within individual agencies

Change for Children Presentation

KCT - What will our arrangements/functions will look like in April 2011 Discussion Diagram

In December the KCT Board considered the key messages from the review and the main requirements from the Apprenticeship, Skills, Children and Learning Bill (ASCL) and committed to developing a long term Change for Children programme. The Board also agreed 7 key actions for 2010 to strengthen our partnership arrangements and address the more immediate issues arising from the review.

Seven key actions to strengthen Children’s Trust arrangements during 2010 at county and local levels are set out below. 

Action 1 - Re-establish the KCT Board as the lead body with responsibility for setting vision, agreeing the CYPP and championing improved outcomes through partnership working. Streamline the KCT substructure and clarify purpose and accountability.

Action 2 - Re-establish the KCT Executive Groupas a strategic commissioning group with devolved responsibility to drive forward improving outcomes on behalf of the KCT Board.

Action 3 - Develop and implement a children’s trust joint commissioning framework at strategic and local levels to ensure effective delivery of the CYPP priorities.