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The service provided from Princess Christian Farm has been
under review by the Kent Adult Social Services Directorate
(KASS).
During 2006 a feasibility study was undertaken of the farm. The
outcome has been to create a vision for the future, supported by
capital investment to modernise the facilities at the farm. It is
our intention to achieve this through a partnership approach. A
procurement exercise will be undertaken starting in November 2007
in order to find a partner that understands our business vision,
and who will be able to offer a wider range of training and
development opportunities for those people that currently attend
the farm.
The aim is to improve outcomes for these individuals by
increasing opportunities for them to learn new skills and further
develop opportunities for them to move on into employment. This
approach is being led by Central and Local Government directives on
promoting social inclusion, choice and more independent and
fulfilled lives.
The proposal presents an exciting way forward to provide an
increase in the range of opportunities. However, we wanted to seek
the views of all interested parties and these will be taken into
account.
There was a ten week consultation process whereby we asked you
to let us know what you think about the proposed changes.
The process started on the 2 August 2007 with a Member visit by
the County Council, and meetings with service users, parents and
carers and staff.
The consultation period ended on 18 October
2007.
Outcome of formal consultation on closure/variation of service use
of Princess Christian's Farm.
Minutes from the consultation meetings
Parent and carer meeting: 8 October 2007
Consultation meeting: 18 September 2007
Consultation meeting: 21 August
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