Where Our Children Live
October 22, 2025 Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to approve the recommendations regarding the progress of the "Where Our Children Live" programme, including commenting on its progress and providing feedback on its strategic, operational, and financial implications, as well as considering how to further support this initiative to reshape children's residential provision in Lancashire.
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Purpose
The "Where Our Children Live" (WOCL) programme
is a strategic initiative by Lancashire County Council to reshape
children’s residential provision, aiming to provide more
local, high-quality homes for children in care. The vision is to
create "Lancashire homes for Lancashire children," reducing
reliance on costly agency placements and keeping children closer to
their families, schools, and communities
Related Meeting
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.30 am on October 22, 2025
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 22 Oct 2025 |