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The role of Children's Services

 
While all children have basic needs which should be met through education, preschool, leisure and health services, the Council's Children's Services Directorate provides additional support and services to children in need. We determine if a child is in need through a process of assessment.

We aim to provide services that:

  • Prevent family breakdown

  • Avoid children being separated from their families and communities

  • Promote the health, education and social development of children within their own families

  • Prevent children from suffering significant harm

  • Ensure children only enter the care system when their family circumstances have broken down

A to Z of Services

Contact information

  • 020 8921 3172