Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Decision:
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To gain the
approval for Sheffield to apply for TRAILBLAZER status in the
upcoming new government funded programme. See details below
regarding Family Hub & Start for Life programme. At the autumn
budget, the government committed £300 million for 75
upper-tier local authorities to deliver Family Hubs / Start for
Life services over the next 3 financial years
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RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee gain approval for
Sheffield to progress to the application stage for Trailblazer
status. Key contacts from the Local Authority have been part of the
focus group for information about trailblazers and Sheffield is
seen as having positive outcomes with regards to family centres
development, infant feeding support and parenting programmes across
the city.
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Reasons for Decision
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Some additional
funding in year one to enable rapid delivery on the menu of options
for the funded services.
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Join a network
of England wide trailblazers where they can share learning and
troubleshoot.
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Be identified by
central government as a national leader in the implementation of
the programme.
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Alternatives Considered and
Rejected
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If the decision
is not approved then Sheffield will
receive allocated funding for the programme with no enhanced
opportunities for the communities and the city
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Report author: Helen Lomas
Publication date: 30/06/2022
Date of decision: 13/06/2022
Decided at meeting: 13/06/2022 - Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee
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