Vulnerable children: Andrea Leadsom to be quizzed by Lords committee
Tuesday 6 July 2021
Former Cabinet Minister, Andrea Leadsom, along with other expert and local government witnesses, will give evidence to the House of Lords Public Services Committee tomorrow (Wednesday 7 July from 3.00 p.m.) when it continues its inquiry into vulnerable children and public services.
The MP chaired a review into improving the health and development outcomes for babies in England and published its findings in March 2021.
The committee will hear from:
At 3.00 p.m.
- Andrea Leadsom MP, lead on the Early Years Healthy Development Review
- Jon Yates, Executive Director, Youth Endowment Fund
- Natalie Perera, Chief Executive, Education Policy Institute
Likely questions include:
- What is inhibiting collaboration around the needs of vulnerable children and families at the local level?
- What is preventing national government and local services from investing in early family help, and how can this be overcome?
- What role should Family Hubs play in facilitating the integration of services and early intervention support as part of a national strategy on vulnerable children?
At 4.00 p.m.
- Lee Golze, Assistant Director of Partnerships, Early Intervention and Localities, Doncaster Council
- Dame Janet Trotter OBE DBE CVO, Child Friendly Coalition Gloucestershire
- Andy Dempsey, Director of Partnerships and Strategy, Gloucestershire County Council
- Karen Davison, Strategic Manager for Early Help, Durham County Council
Likely questions include:
- Do you agree with the findings of the Leadsom review that Family Hubs should be at the centre of an integrated Government strategy on vulnerable children?
- Have you been able to protect early intervention funding in your area and, if so, how?
- How do you work with the local voluntary sector to design and deliver services to vulnerable children and families?
The session will be live on Parliament TV.
