Annual performance spotlights

Connect outcome - Children and young people

Our children and young people thrive

What communities told us:

building young peoples’ resilience and giving them skills for life and citizenship is important
the activities available for children and young people are held in high regard and it is important to ensure they are available to everyone and cater to all needs
we should value the views of children and young people and involve them in decision-making and give them a say in how services are designed and delivered

What success will look like:

positive learning outcomes and positive destinations for care experienced young people
percentage of Child Protection Investigations completed that progress to Case Conference
percentage of our looked after children and young people accommodated in residential placements

Case study: National recognition for Family Support Hubs

South Lanarkshire’s Family Support Hubs have won a prestigious national COSLA award 2025 recognising their role in improving the lives of children, young people and families through an innovative, community-based support model.

The Hubs, led by Children’s Social Work Services and funded by the Scottish Government, offer early intervention for expectant mothers, children, and young people up to age 18. They provide multi-disciplinary support including pregnancy support, therapeutic interventions, peer support, family group decision-making, and targeted group work, operating across several locations. The award affirms the positive impact of this preventative, system-wide approach.

A recent visit to the Hamilton Hub by the Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health and the Leader of South Lanarkshire Council highlighted how early intervention and whole-family support help prevent issues from escalating and build family resilience. Feedback emphasised the effectiveness of responding early and tailoring services to family needs.

Family support hubs

National Recognition for Family Support Hub