Reach Out Domestic Abuse Service
Redbridge's Families First programme, which provides access to the Reach Out Domestic Abuse Service, is showing early success in its first year.
Redbridge's Families First programme, through which parents can access the Reach Out Domestic Abuse Service, has shown early signs of success in its first year of implementation, with a reduction in statutory assessments and repeat child protection enquiries, according to data presented to the Children and Young People Committee in September 2026.
The Families First programme is also integrating schools more closely into its child support system, aiming to improve early intervention and safeguarding for children and families. This enhanced front door simplifies the referral process for schools, which previously had to determine the appropriate pathway for a child's needs, as reported in September 2026.
Key facts
- Redbridge's Families First programme has been in place for one year as of September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The Families First programme has shown a reduction in statutory assessments and repeat child protection enquiries. Source
- The Families First programme is integrating schools more closely for early intervention and safeguarding. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.