Peter Limbrick writes -

Have you audited your service?

Is it family-centred?

Is it needs-led?

Is it joined-up?

The following is adapted from the Early Support website www.earlysupport.org.uk -

The ‘Early Support Service audit tool’ helps professionals review the services they provide and supports them in planning for development. It is of particular relevance to anybody with responsibility for strategic planning and the management of change but anyone working regularly with families will find it helpful. It encourages practitioners and team leaders to reflect on their practice and think about how the service they provide might be improved.

The authors suggest you look at ‘How to use the service audit tool’ first.

The printed version is available free to professionals working in England and can be ordered from the website

Feedback on the ‘Service audit tool’ is welcomed from professionals using it and others with an interest. You can either use the feedback form on the website or post a message on the message board.

For more information – www.earlysupport.org.uk