Families First Report
December 3, 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
The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 03/12/2025 regarding the Families First Report. The committee noted the phased implementation plan, considered the effectiveness of governance, monitoring, and evaluation arrangements, and recommended further actions or areas for assurance. The council will develop detailed options for implementing the Families First model and Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams.
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Purpose
The Families First Partnership (FFP) programme is a national initiative launched by the UK government in 2023 as part of its broader children’s social care reform strategy, Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive. It aims to transform how support is delivered to families by promoting early, relationship-based help through integrated services. The programme focuses on three core components: Family Help, Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams (MACPTs), and Family Group Decision-Making. It is designed to reduce fragmentation in services and ensure families receive the right support at the right time.
Related Meeting
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am on December 3, 2025
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 3 Dec 2025 |