The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director for People on the proposed redesign of the management structure of Children’s Centres in Southend.

Resolved:-

1.    That the model for the delivery of our Children’s Centres offer, be revised.

2.    That it be noted that a new single delivery model would aim to:

(i)            Increase efficiency through joined up leadership and management and a single performance management rather than nine.

(ii)           Develop a strong single leadership and management platform to allow budgetary integration.

(iii)          Maintain strong service delivery for families whilst providing scope for improvement.

(iv)         Provide opportunities to jointly bid for outside funding and become a sustainable delivery model.

(v)          Provide an integrated platform for the delivery of ‘A Better Start’ services.

3.    That as part of the redesign process, the following options be considered :

• Charitable Trust

• Company limited by guarantee

• Company limited by shares

• Mutual

Reason for Decision

As set out in the submitted report.

Other Options

As set out in the submitted report

Note:- This is an Executive Function.

Eligible to call-in to People Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor:- Cllr Jones