It is recommended that a 2 year fixed term
post is created that will enable further development of the
Children's Champion Scheme and to achieve longer term
sustainability. There is a clear appetite for the growth of the
Champion’s Scheme and we have an increase in professionals
interested in becoming Champions. The scheme is currently at
capacity. To enable the development and growth of the programme an
increase in capacity to manage and develop the scheme is therefore
required.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/04/2018
Contact: Neil Consterdine, Assistant Director Youth, Leisure and Communities 0161 770 8734 Email: neil.consterdine@oldham.gov.uk Email: Neil.Consterdine@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Discussion at the Corporate Parenting
conference highlighted that more officers from within the Council
and from our partners had an interest to become involved in the
Children's Champion programme. Young people also highlighted the
benefits to them as individuals and the need to expand the
programme.