A report by the Interim Director of Children’s Services requested Members to extend the specialised contracts, which were outlined in Table 1.2 of the report, for one year to 30 June 2012 after which they would be included in the commissioning of the Early Intervention Grant.  These contracts were currently extended to June 2011 as agreed by Cabinet.

Councillor J Green informed that it was clear that the work that had been carried out, in terms of children’s services, was a good example of commissioning.

RESOLVED:

That the five specialist contracts set out in  Paragraph 1.2 in the report be extended until 30th June 2012 to ensure continuity of service for those vulnerable groups of children and young people and to allow for time for these contracts to be part of the next commissioning process.