Issue - meetings

The Board received a report setting out recommendations in relation to the Haringey Guarantee Programme in anticipation of the end of its pilot phase.

It was noted that a number of evaluation reports had been produced since the Programme had been in existence. The final evaluation report reviewed the interventions used in delivering the Guarantee and had found that the majority of projects were working well and meeting their output targets. There were also signs that the holistic approach developed under the Guarantee was assisting both residents and local businesses. However, the nature of the Programme’s target group meant that it would take a longer period of time for it’s impact to become statistically evident.

The Board was advised that a final report would be submitted in June setting out performance during the final quarter. 

It was noted that a Social Firm, called Inclusive Solutions had been set up, which employed and was run by disabled people. Employees of the firm acted as training providers and it was suggested that there may be scope for the firm to do some work around assisting Benefit Claimants back into work.

There was a recognition amongst Partners that it took time for the impact of this kind of project to become apparent and this had been experience had been shared.

It was noted that internal and external colleagues had been contacted regarding the establishment of a joint service to provide business start up advice to disabled people. Within this it was noted that there was scope for further advice to be given on self employment opportunities and this would be best provided by Enterprise Agencies in the Borough.

RESOLVED:

That the delivery and development of the Haringey Guarantee continue on an interim basis until the presentation of the Final Evaluation and Action Plan.