CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Financial risk for children's services across London is 'unsustainable'

Children’s services across London are facing an unsustainable level of financial risk, a new report commissioned by London Councils has warned.

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By Ann McGauran | 22 July 2019

Children's services across London are facing an unsustainable level of financial risk, a new report commissioned by London Councils has warned.

The report points to the value of investing in preventative services, but says fast-rising demand for children's services outstrips the level of resource available to boroughs. 

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