Service Manager for the local Youth Justice Service
Croydon Council's Service Manager for the Youth Justice Service is currently involved in discussions about persistent delays in issuing Education, Health and Care Plans.
In October 2026, Emma Carter, the Service Manager for the local Youth Justice Service, acknowledged persistent delays in Croydon Council issuing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). At a Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee meeting, Ms Carter stated that while demand had caused slowdowns, a newly recruited assessment team was expected to improve performance.
The Service Manager for the local Youth Justice Service is a management position within Croydon Council's Youth Justice Service. No further discussions or decisions directly concerning this role are currently scheduled in the provided material.
Key facts
- Emma Carter, Service Manager for the local Youth Justice Service, acknowledged persistent delays in Croydon Council issuing EHCPs in October 2026. Source
- Only 38% of Education, Health and Care Plans are being finalised within the statutory 20-week timeframe by Croydon Council. Source
- The issue of EHCP delays was highlighted at a Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee meeting on 20 October 2026. Source
- The Service Manager stated that a newly recruited assessment team was expected to improve EHCP performance. Source
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