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Children & Young People's Plan (CYPP) 2010
'Give us two hours and help make a lifetime of difference'
It is important that we work together to develop the Plan - we won't make a difference working alone. Each event will provide the opportuntiy to highlight what is already working well, and agree what what we can do together, that will make the biggest differences for the children and young people in West Sussex.
Each event lasting around 2 hours
24 April Littlehampton
27 April Midhurst
30 April Crawley
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From Hanna
CYPP 2010 -
How can the VCS have a voice in the development of the Plan?
The answer is simple: Get involved and have your input in the process.
Help us to ensure the plan is informed by and linked to local initiatives, plans and priorities and reflects the work of the VCS - and the children, young people and families we support.
You can -
Join one of the working groups.
Cascade the plan to colleagues, parents and carers, other agencies.
Attend stakeholder events and encourage others to get involved.
Hold your own stakeholder event - we can support you to do this.
Tell us how we
can best access the views of the various groups/ communities you represent.
Come to Children's Trust CYPP2010 Planning Events -
Contact Hanna to discuss what you want to do to support the process. |
Diary Dates for 2009
Workshops - Using Play as a development tool 20 June; 12 August. For more information contact Julie.
WSCVYS AGM The Limeburners, Amberely Working Museum,
Tuesday 2 June - all affiliated members and our partners are welcome
South of England Show 11-13 June 2009
Affiliation Scheme Members' Day 18 July - Advanced notice - a beautiful Saturday in July join us for an eventful informative day celebrating the work of our Affiliation Scheme members. Contact Andy for more information |
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WSCVYS Two Year Infrastructure
Support Contract Awarded
We are pleased to tell everyone that we were successful in a rigerous tender process and have been awarded 2 years - plus the possibility of 2 more years - to provide VCS children and young peoples' organisations
Infrastructure Support.
We are delighted to continue working with our Youth Service colleagues and having come through the tender experience together our
professional relationship is deeper and built on mutual understanding.
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SOUTH of ENGLAND SHOW - June 11- 13 2009
South of England Showground, Ardingly
Summer is in the air - the South of England Show is nearly here. We still have some opportunities for children and young people who wish to participate.
Thursday's theme is sports, activities and workshops. Friday and Saturday have a performance emphasis.
As well as the fanatistic talent and successes of our children and young people, we will have a range of activities - these include crafts, what-to-do-in-your-area info, CYPP 'consultations' with a Big Brother Video Room and a Youth Club chill-out zone.
We recognise that the Show runs over school days and an official letter to give to participant's School's Head to gain permission to perform at the Show may be needed. If this is the case Sally can help you.
For further information or if you have any questions please contact either Sally or Trevor. Download application form.
If you are planning on visiting the Show as a 'regular' guest, make a point of stopping by our Stand - it is the easy to find because it is where everyone has a good time. We look forward to seeing you there. |
| Aiming High for Disabled Children Information and Consultation Event for Stakeholders 21st April 2009; Chichester College
Aiming High for Disabled Children (AHDC) is the Government's transformation programme for disabled children's services in England. The vision is for all families with severely disabled children to have the support they need to live ordinary family lives, as a matter of course.
In West Sussex we want to significantly increase the range and number of short breaks available providing opportunities for disabled children and young people to experience and enjoy new relationships, experiences and positive activities.
The Voluntary Sector is a key partner in making this programme responsive to the needs of local children, young people and their families. Booking is essential Download the flyer
For more information about our Voluntary Sector Inclusion Forum contact Jane | |
Lodge Hill Open Day 25th April
Lodge Hill staff would like the opportunity to show you around their new facilities or - for the braver of you - try some of the activities for yourself with the assistance of the qualified instructors. Find out about Instructor training and the wealth of new activities.
The day is free of charge to all new leaders, youth workers, teachers and adult members of the voluntary youth sector. Contact Lodge Hill for booking details and download the programme. |
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Using the toolkit to assess VCS engagement in the planning, strategy, delivery and evaluation of services for children, young people and their families, we will be working with a cross section of our partners to with our NCB facilitator using a joint approach.
To keep the consultation real our focus is CYPP - 2010. This means that a nationally agreed protocol linked to a well renowned national agency, NCB, acts as a framework for good Children's Trust practice and how that can be embedded in the arrangements.
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Safeguarding training for the VCS
This training is designed for people from the independent, private sector, and voluntary and community groups who do not provide basic child protection and safeguarding training.Currently this training is free of charge. Booking is essential.
VCS Safeguarding Forum
We recognise that Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. To support our increased engagement in the formal structures to we are developing our Safeguarding Forum with the Local Safeguarding Children's Board and anticipate an initial meeting Mid May. To find out more contact Isabelle
So far 8 people have put themselves forward to become VCS Safeguarding Trainers and Champions. This includes a 4 day course developed with NCVYS as well as becoming core members of the Forum. We are pleased our sector colleagues are committed to developing this best practice. If you are interested in learning more please contact Isabelle |
| 'ContactPoint Explained' Information Sessions
You may have heard about it - it has been in the news and talked about a lot.
ContactPoint is a national system that will hold the basic details of all children and young people, as well as contact details for their parents/carers and anyone else working to support that child.
It is designed to help professionals so they can quickly find out whether other services are involved in the care of a child.
The two hour 'CoPo Explained' sessions is availalbe for VCS, statutory sector partners and other colleagues in the CYP workforce to attend will take place in April, May, June and July. More indepth training will take place later in the year.
WSCVYS is working with the ContactPoint team to identify how the VCS may engage with ContactPoint. |
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Young People's Events and Opportunities:
Make it happen - County Hall, 18 April, 11-3pm. Designed to support young people who are currently in care, in the process of leaving care or have come from a looked after background to come along and make their views known. It will be a fun as well as practical event.
Simple Acts Campaign is about inspiring individuals to use small, everyday actions to change perceptions of refugees
Simple Acts Circuits - 8 June County Hall, 6-8.30pm Intended for Young People aged 11-19. There are limited adult places. Book soon to avoid disappointment
Exciting Opportunity For Young People to Help Allocate Big Lottery Cash BIG is looking for young people to join their decision-making committee for the programme. The committee will make some tough decisions about which projects should receive funds. It's difficult - but it's rewarding! Look at the link |
Horsham Youth Centre, Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 2DN
t/f 01403 252139
e admin@wscvys.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 1101063
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