Minutes:
8.1 Kerry Crichlow, Director of Strategy & Commissioning, commented that the arrangement with CVS had ended by mutual agreement because the scheme had recruited fewer volunteers than had been hoped for, and the needs of families had been higher than anticipated. A member asked if work with families is more difficult in Southwark. The Director responded that Southwark does experience high levels of deprivation and the challenges that children and families face are often interconnected and frequently severe. She went on to state that, however, Southwark do have fantastic schools. She ended by recommending the committee hear from Homestart, as they are an experienced provider and used to a step down model.
RESOLVED
The committee will take evidence from Family Action and Homestart on their work supporting parents in Southwark.