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Children and young people

Local authorities must take the lead in ensuring that all agencies work effectively together to ensure that all children and young people in their area are happy, safe and reach their potential. The IDeA works with local authorities, including lead members for children’s services, to deliver better outcomes for children and young people.

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  • What's new Last updated 20 November 2008

    Latest news and updates about children's services.

  • How IDeA can support your council Last updated 7 August 2008

    An outline of IDeA support to councils and their partners in the area of children and young peoples services

  • Achieving better outcomes Last updated 20 November 2008

    Resource which focuses on improving outcomes for individuals and communities.

  • Children's services case studies Last updated 30 October 2008

    Case studies on how to improve outcomes for children and young people.

  • Children's services articles Last updated 28 October 2008

    Articles, features and interviews looking at children's services.

  • Publications and documents Last updated 13 October 2008

    Children and young people-related policy documents and guidance.

  • Children’s services scrutiny toolkit Last updated 25 February 2008

    The toolkit provides some reminders about the role and purpose of scrutiny. It has a particular focus on how this relates to children’s services.

  • ‘Must knows’ for lead members of children’s services Last updated 21 October 2008

    If you're a lead member for children's or adults' services, access the IDeA's new 'must knows' resource. It provides an array of essential hints, tips and signposts to key documents.

  • Useful websites Last updated 5 August 2008

    Links to useful websites for more information about the children and young people agenda.

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