Councillor Judith Blake - first magazine for councillors

Supporting mental health and wellbeing

Councils have had to find innovative ways to support and promote children and young people’s emotional wellbeing during the pandemic.

An early years peer review programme has been hailed in an independent evaluation.

Councils continue to play a key role in supporting young people and employers with jobs and training during the pandemic.

Local safety nets and early help services need to be properly funded to avoid children and their families falling into crisis