URL: https://democracy.newcastle.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=15024

Decision Maker: Lead Assistant Director Children's Social Care and Early Help - Adele Moore

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This decision will seek delegated officer approval to enter into a contract from August 2026 to March 2029 for delivery of the Fathers and Male Carers Enhanced Support service. This service is a city-wide provision which operates as part of the Children and Families Newcastle (CFN) locality offer, promoting the needs, views and inclusion of fathers and male carers, and ensuring they are recognised as key partners in their children’s lives and in family support.

Content: This decision will seek delegated officer approval to enter into a contract from August 2026 to March 2029 for delivery of the Fathers and Male Carers Enhanced Support service. This service is a city-wide provision which operates as part of the Children and Families Newcastle (CFN) locality offer, promoting the needs, views and inclusion of fathers and male carers, and ensuring they are recognised as key partners in their children’s lives and in family support. The recommendations were agreed as outlined in the attached report.

Date of Decision: September 11, 2026