The Assistant Director Early Help and Prevention introduced the report of the Director of Children, Family and Education. The report provided the Committee with the second of three reports on the Breaking the Cycle programme, focused on change for professionals and services. The Breaking the Cycle programme is a key strand of the early help and prevention approach, informing long-term system change and contributing to demand reduction for acute services. As the first programme to launch following the Council adopting the Prevention Policy and Prevention Framework in October 2021, the series of reports would provide an overview of learning, impact and provide direction to workforce remodelling activity.

Members gave praise for the programme and stated that they looked forward to seeing it rolled out across the borough. They queried the role of the charity Right to Succeed and were informed that they provided the backbone of support for the programme, undertaking research and providing data. It was noted that without their work the programme would not have worked.

The Assistant Director Early Help and Prevention offered to arrange a workshop for Members which the Chair confirmed would be appreciated.

Resolved – That a further findings report be agreed to be brought to the Committee from the Breaking the Cycle programme.