Issue - meetings

Andrew Lawrence, Head of Commissioning – Children and Young People, Public Health Department LB Enfield and Francesca Falcini, Schools and Early Years Data Manager, People Department, LB Enfield.

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RECEIVED the Early Years Partnership Board data set and introduction by Peter Nathan, Director of Education, providing an update on Early Years services.

1.  The profile of early years provision had been raised by the government’s proposals regarding expanded childcare provision, and expected funding. The changes would require a lot of preparation. Further details would be provided to the Board in the new year.

2.  The detailed data set informed planning going forward. It was noted that the birth rate in Enfield had fallen and was already impacting schools.

3.  Early Years Foundation Stage Profile data was highlighted: Enfield’s Good Level of Development rates were below the London and national averages. Children Obese percentages, and dental decay levels, were higher than London and national averages. Children’s MMR immunisation rates were also lower in Enfield than average.

4.  Attention was drawn to good results in respect of Health Visiting data. There had been a lot of work to ensure people were seen in a timely way and an increase in the number of drop-in clinics.

5.  Of the referrals for family support work, domestic abuse as a presenting issue was significant.

6.  In respect of Joint Service for Disabled Children’s Referrals, the top presenting need was social communications difficulties.