Young Futures Hubs Implementation and Service Design

Interface supports local authorities to design and implement Young Futures Hubs that reflect local need while delivering national ambitions.

Drawing on our extensive experience of Family Hubs, youth services, needs assessment and local system transformation, we work alongside leaders, partners, communities and young people to develop accessible, integrated and sustainable local models.

_{We can support you with}

_{Strategic needs assessment}

Using local data, intelligence, service and asset mapping, stakeholder engagement and young people’s lived experience to understand strengths, identify gaps and establish opportunities for improvement.

_{Young Futures Hub service design}

Designing accessible local models that reflect the needs of young people and communities while meeting national expectations.

_{Implementation planning}

Developing practical implementation plans that provide a clear roadmap from vision and co-creation through to delivery.

_{Integrated pathways}

Developing coordinated pathways and warm handovers across youth work, mental health, education, careers, employment support, family services, community safety, youth justice and the voluntary and community sector.

_{Youth participation and co-creation}

Creating meaningful approaches through which young people help shape the Hub and wider local youth offer and remain central to their continuing development.

_{Governance and partnership development}

Establishing arrangements that promote shared ownership, effective decision-making and collective accountability across the local partnership.

_{Commissioning support}

Reviewing existing provision and supporting the development, specification, commissioning or recommissioning of services that reflect local priorities and contribute to an integrated youth offer.

_{Workforce development}

Identifying the leadership, culture, roles, skills and learning needed to work effectively across organisational and professional boundaries and provide a joined-up experience for young people.

_{Evaluation and continuous improvement}

Developing outcomes frameworks, baselines and proportionate evaluation approaches that measure impact, capture learning and support continuing improvement.

_{Sharing effective practice}

Bringing learning, innovation and practical examples from youth services, Family Hubs and integrated children and family services across England.

_{Our relevant experience}

Our experience includes:

• undertaking needs assessments and reviews, combining data analysis with stakeholder, workforce and lived-experience research;
• supporting Family Hub development and implementation, from the early development of Family Hubs in Westminster to many areas across the Country
• undertaking national research for the Local Government Association across more than 60 local areas and translating local evidence into practical learning and olicy reccomendations  
• developing youth service commissioning arrangements and specifications;
• evaluating Targeted Youth Support and youth coaching initiatives; and
• designing and leading detached and outreach youth work, NEET and employment support, youth justice and whole-adolescent services.

_{Our approach}

We work alongside local authority leaders, youth services, education, health, community safety, careers and employment services, voluntary organisations and young people to develop systems that reflect local needs and build on existing strengths.

Our team combines senior experience in central and local government with research,  evaluation, service design and practical delivery expertise. This enables us to understand both the national policy ambition and the realities of turning it into an integrated local offer.

Every assignment is tailored to the local context. We provide the independent perspective, constructive challenge and practical support needed to help partnerships move from evidence and ambition to sustainable delivery.