From May to June 2024, the LGA conducted an online survey of county councils, unitary councils, metropolitan districts and London boroughs regarding the impact of the youth services statutory guidance refresh. The survey was aimed to inform the LGA’s discussions with central government and outline what is needed to support councils to deliver on their statutory duty.
Councils agree with the Government that “every child should believe that success belongs to them”; this LGA vision sets out where we want to go and how councils and the Government can work together as partners to make it happen.
This briefing sets out in more detail the approach taken in Leeds, shares some of the resources developed by system partners to support implementation and identifies some of the key factors which need to be in place to successfully embed a fully joined-up approach at local level.
The School Attendance Support Survey was sent to all education authorities in England in order that the Local Government Association (LGA) could get a clear picture of the extent to which councils were incurring extra costs where they were already adhering to the Department for Education’s non-statutory guidance, and use these findings in on-going lobbying work with DfE.
The guide was co-produced with a group of Coram Voice A National Voice (ANV) Ambassadors from across England who have been involved in participation. The purpose is to support councillors, council officers and those working in other organisations who want to work with those with care experience.
This is a practical guide for councillors and officers looking to do more in the area of improving physical activity levels for children and young people from low incomes. It includes tips and case studies to support councils on their journey.
In April 2024, the LGA launched an online survey which was open to responses for around five weeks. The survey was launched following the announcement of the expansion of the existing early years entitlements and aimed to capture the thoughts of the respondents on the challenges that the expansion may create.
This research produced by Isos Partnership, commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA) and County Councils Network (CCN), explores the need for fundamental reform of the SEND system in England.
Is your council doing all it can to improve outcomes for children and young people?
This document, specifically developed for chief executives, has been shaped by chief executives who are either former directors of children’s services or for other reasons have been closely associated with leading improvement journeys in council children’s services.
