Case studies

A group of county councillors have become Autism Champions in order to raise awareness of autism in their local area and champion the needs of autistic adults, children, young people, and their families.

Devon, Plymouth and Torbay is developing a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Assembly to support the sector and the wider strategic system.

Bradford council commissioned a specialist team to promote good oral health in children by working in primary schools, community events and private nurseries.

Bristol City Council set up a programme to tackle youth crime and exploitation in a partnership between the council, police, schools and voluntary sector which provides a range of support to vulnerable children.

A team of youth ambassadors led a project in the Oxfordshire district of Cherwell to get children from its most deprived neighbourhoods active. 

North Somerset has launched programmes targeting issues such as nutrition, healthy weight and oral health for children.

Families with young children in Nottinghamshire are being supported with the cost of living through a network of FOOD Clubs which provide more affordable access to healthy ingredients.

Southend City Council is refreshing its approach to teenage pregnancy with a host of new initiatives to help prevent conceptions and the impact on health inequalities that comes with it.

Westminster City Council are piloting a scheme in schools to improve access to early information and support for children on mental health as well as ensuring there are mental health workers in youth hubs.

Sheffield City Council has used government funding to set up a specialist multi agency support team, which works alongside the access and inclusion service to help keep the most vulnerable children in school by providing holistic support to the whole family.