Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision is to commit to the development phase between October 25-March 26 to identify at least one Best Start Family Hub.
summary: The decision at stake is the commitment to develop a Best Start Family Hub in an area of deprivation to offer parenting and home learning support.
topline: The Director of Children's Services has decided to commit to developing a Best Start Family Hub in an area of deprivation to offer parenting and home learning support.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves allocating resources to support families in deprived areas, which could be a sensitive topic for some stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Families in deprived areas", "Children's Services department", "Chief Executive", "Department for Education"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.northtyneside.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=402
Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Delegated decision required from the Director of Childrens Services and/or Chief Executive to commit to the development phase between October 25-March 26 of identifying at least one Best Start Family Hub in the authority which will offer parenting and home learning environment support in an area of deprivation in line with the Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life policy published in July 25. This has to be made by 8th August 2025 although notice to do this was only received from the Department for Education on 18th July 2025. This is not a legally binding decision.
Content: Delegated decision required from the Director of Childrens Services and/or Chief Executive to commit to the development phase between October 25-March 26 of identifying at least one Best Start Family Hub in the authority which will offer parenting and home learning environment support in an area of deprivation in line with the Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life policy published in July 25. This has to be made by 8th August 2025 although notice to do this was only received from the Department for Education on 18th July 2025. This is not a legally binding decision.
Date of Decision: August 4, 2025