29 - Overarching Objectives

Moving forward, the core focus of the strategic approach to communications and engagement will be on the following areas.

Ensure a child and parent/carer centred and school and youth focused approach to all communications.
Support parents and schools, youth services and our staff right across EA and the wider system to deliver for children and young people through the provision of timely, accurate and engaging information on key issues.
Improve communications and develop stronger relationships, collaboration and partnerships with schools, youth services, parents/ carers, Special Educational Needs (SEN) families, staff and children and young people and wider stakeholders to enhance service delivery, support service improvement and deliver better outcomes.
Promote the work of the EA, including our schools and youth services, building greater awareness of the impact this has on children and young people.
Support our staff to deliver the best services through meaningful, informative and two-way communications and engagement, listening to feedback, involving staff in change, and creating a sense of pride in working for EA.