Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 25
25
Accepted
Consult fully with regional organisations on RCC boundaries and ensure local authority flexibility.
Conclusion
If and when any further Regional Care Co-operatives are developed, the Department for Education must consult fully with relevant individuals and organisations in the region, particularly as to the areas covered by the proposed RCC. In cases where there is significant overlap in work between the areas within an RCC and the surrounding areas, the Department must ensure that there is appropriate flexibility for local authorities to work across boundaries to ensure that RCCs are delivering as effectively as possible. (Recommendation, Paragraph 60)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts the recommendation, agreeing that further RCCs should be informed by local context and strong engagement, committing to a collaborative, flexible, and iterative approach based on evaluation and feedback to ensure RCCs meet diverse local needs.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted
The Department has worked collaboratively with local authorities and other partners to establish the two RCC pathfinders, in Greater Manchester and the South East, to ensure that they meet local needs. This collaborative approach will continue as we work in partnership with local government to set up further Regional Care Co-operatives.
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