Local teams of 'experts' working together to support children or young people with problems are being set up in Slough.

This follows a series of meetings held at the Curve in February and March organised by Slough Council and attended by representatives of the the borough's Children's Services Trust, police, early years, community safety and youth services.

Four areas of Slough have been identified at which collaborative groups involving people from those services could be set up to provide support on a local basis.

Councillor Sabia Hussain, commissioner for education and children’s services, said: “Early help is about getting the right help, at the right time, before problems escalate.

“By working in close collaboration with our schools, nursery providers, children’s centres, health services, family support services and other key partners we can deliver even more effective early help services that support local families and improve outcomes for children and young people.”

She added: “Our local area collaboratives will take account of changes affecting families and services, and will bring the benefits of joint working with the flexibility to adapt and be sustainable.

"It is hoped the first local collaborative can be set up by July."