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<p>All children should have access to the support they need to keep them safe, provide
them with a stable and nurturing home, and overcome challenges to achieve their potential.
That is why at the Spending Round 2019, the government confirmed an additional £1
billion grant for adult and children’s social care in 2020-21 in addition to the continuation
of all existing social care grants.</p><p>Local authorities core spending power is
expected to rise from £46.2 billion to £49.1 billion in 2020-21, an estimated 4.3%
real terms increase.</p><p>We also provide targeted help and support to drive improvement
in local authorities. We are investing £20 million in regional sector-led improvement
to get ahead of failure. Our strong ‘Partner in Practice’ authorities have already
helped over 70 local authorities, getting upstream of the risk of failure, with work
underway to broker support for many more.</p><p>Additionally, we are investing £2
million in improving leadership in children's services with support being delivered
through the Local Government Association. In addition to the £84 million targeted
fund, Autumn Budget made £410 million available to local authorities for adults and
children’s social care in 2019-20.</p>
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