Overview

This priority area focuses on addressing the most significant financial pressures impacting children's services across the region. Through a coordinated approach involving benchmarking, comparative analysis, and structured inter-authority dialogue, the region aims to identify high-cost areas and systemic inefficiencies that contribute to financial instability.

Building on this shared understanding, collaborative initiatives are explored to reduce costs and improve value for money. These may include joint commissioning, shared market intelligence, and regional negotiation strategies with providers. The overarching goal is to create a more financially resilient system that supports high-quality, needs-led provision for children and young people, while ensuring long-term sustainability for local authorities across the region.

Lead DCS

Colin Foster

Northamptonshire Childrens Trust