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Children, Young People & Families forum 18 April 2013 Phil Mawhinney

Children, Young People & Families forum 18 April 2013 Phil Mawhinney Policy & Participation Officer. 1. News & updates. ! Southwark council launching new Innovation Fund for children & family services. Wed 24 April, 1-5pm, Tooley Street CYPF services, including children with SEN

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Children, Young People & Families forum 18 April 2013 Phil Mawhinney

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  1. Children, Young People & Families forum 18 April 2013 Phil Mawhinney Policy & Participation Officer

  2. 1. News & updates ! Southwark council launching new Innovation Fund for children & family services • Wed 24 April, 1-5pm, Tooley Street • CYPF services, including children with SEN • Launch of Fund – criteria, dates etc. • Personalisation workshop – to help orgs offer and deliver services in new environment • Booking essential! CAS website

  3. Children & Young People’s Plan • Refresh of the plan nearly done (subgroup contribution Oct) • Council currently identifying themes, priorities and principles from 1,000 Journeys evidence • Consultation late April/May • Draft by May, Cabinet sign-off June • Forum response to consultation? • Workshop, by email, meeting with council?

  4. Safeguarding – free training & new government guidance • Free council workshops, April to end of year • E.g. new technology, emotional abuse, race/faith • Book via My Learning Source • Contact ODAdmin@southwark.gov.uk • E-safeguarding programme https://safeguarding.southwark.gov.uk/ • New statutory guidance, 15 April • Working Together to Safeguard Children (DfE) http://www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/safeguardingchildren/protection/a00210235/consultation • Clarifies legal requirements. Responsibility of ALL professionals.

  5. Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) • Replaces CRB checks. • Website includes guidance on when to run a DBS check https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service • CAS training – Thurs 2 May, 2-4pm, Paul Winyard (Volunteering England). Book on CAS website. Children & Families Bill • SEN, adoption, children in care, parent/adopter rights, flexible working • Published, going through parliament (Commons committee) • Accepting written evidence: http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2012-13/childrenandfamilies.html

  6. 2. The Troubled Families programme in Southwark • Howard Jones, Strategic Project Lead • Southwark council • Howard.Jones@southwark.gov.uk

  7. 3. Sector Reps & Healthwatch • What will Reps do? • Listento the concerns, needs and strengths of the sector, through attending subgroups and other meetings. • Communicatethese to the council and other bodies via strategic partnerships. • Informthe sector fully of key policy developments, threats and opportunities.

  8. Representation structure • Subgroups now ‘forums’ 1. Children, Young People & Families Forum 2. Adults Health & Social Services Forum e.g. Older people’s partnership board e.g. Children & Families Trust e.g. Troubled Families Southwark Voice 25 Reps Themed Reps: Housing Communities Equalities e.g. Safeguarding Children Board Council-VCS Liaison Group 6-8 Reps

  9. Forums • From July – 2.5 hours, time dedicated to Reps • What do you want at forums?

  10. Know your Reps

  11. Upcoming CAS Eventshttp://casouthwark.org.uk/training/ Date change! Master class in Commissioning & Procurement moved from 9 May to 4 June

  12. Contact Phil Mawhinney Policy & Participation Officer, CAS phil@casouthwark.org.uk 0207 358 7018

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