Monthly Update for the Voluntary Youth Sector in Staffordshire. September Update

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1 Monthly Update for the Voluntary Youth Sector in Staffordshire September Update Want to have a say in decisions made in your local area? SCVYS are holding 4 events for young people in 4 areas: Please click on the event below to book your place 5th October in Burton - 6th October in Lichfield th October in Leek th October in Rugeley - For further information please call Fiona Squires, SCVYS Engagement Co-ordinator, or fiona@staffscvys.org.uk Get in touch with Fiona on if you think she can assist you in these areas of work. STAFFORD YOUNGSTERS GIVEN CHANCE TO BECOME STAFFORD POLICE CADETS Young people in Stafford are being invited to enrol on the successful Police Cadet Scheme launched by Staffordshire s Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Ellis. The programme recently celebrated its second anniversary and currently has flourishing Cadets units in Stokeon-Trent, Cannock, Tamworth and Stafford. The Stafford Unit is looking for new recruits aged 13 to 17 who live in the Stafford area. Cadets work towards nationally recognised qualifications in team-working, citizenship and personal skills following a detailed programme that covers every aspect of policing. Young people interested in joining the Stafford Unit can cadets@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk for an application form and more details. Businesses are also invited to become Patrons or Sponsors to help fund uniforms and equipment for the Cadets. CLICK below for more details on Cadets and the patronage scheme or visit cx Liberty Staffordshire CIC provides new and exciting opportunities for young people and adults with learning and physical barriers in Tamworth, Lichfield and Burntwood. On Board Day time opportunities Mondays 9.30am pm : Tamworth Tuesdays 9.30am pm : Lichfield Liberty offer two days focusing on key development opportunities and key learning to ensure that young people can move into adulthood supported with gained knowledge and skills. CLICK here for full details

2 Youth Clubs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays CLICK here for full details For more information contact Tel: Burton Caribbean Association Calling all year olds in Burton wanting the opportunity to reach their aspirations and potentially change their lives. Apply now to attend a Pilot Project called TurNAround! which will be taking place in and around the Burton Caribbean Association and is free of charge. CLICK below for information or call Val: City of Stoke on Trent ~ NYAS ~ Staffordshire County Council New Children and Young People Advocacy Service delivered by NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Services) across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will go live on 1 October 2015 Advocacy is about speaking up for children and young people and ensuring their views and wishes are heard and acted upon by decision makers. Advocacy plays a key role in supporting children and young people to have their voices heard, their rights and entitlements met, providing a more holistic and positive experience of the care system. This is distinct from the role of the social worker and other professionals who have a duty to make best interest decisions for the child. CLICK below for details: CYP Advocacy Services briefing note for stakeholders Sept 2015 FINAL stakeholders_sept_2015_final.docx NYAS Helpline Flier If you would like to make a referral please contact the Freephone national helpline: , help@nyas.net or through our secure on-line referral portal If you would like NYAS to brief your team, please contact the Service Manager Elaine Jones: elaine.jones@nyas.net or telephone

3 training Burton upon Trent and District YMCA and MIND are delivering a programme to support vulnerable and disadvantaged young people living in East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire. The work is funded by The Burton Breweries Charitable Trust. The sessions are for those aged from 16 to 25 and living in the Burton upon Trent and South Derbyshire area. Course A: Anger Management am Monday 5th, 12th, 26th Oct and 2nd, 9th, 16th Nov Course B: Anxiety Management and Confidence Building pm Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Oct and 3rd, 10th Nov CLICK here for full details and a registration form peter.oreilly@burtonymca.org Staffordshire County Council Voluntary Sector Providers working with Children, Young People and Families are encouraged to use the new Staffordshire Early Help Assessment Tool Over the past few months statutory partners have been working on a new tool to replace the old Common Assessment Framework. The Early Help Assessment (EHA) which has been endorsed by the Staffordshire safeguarding Children s Board (SSCB) allows practitioners to easily identify unmet needs in vulnerable children, young people and families. This will help ensure timely provision of additional services which will lead to improved outcomes. CLICK here for full information. Children.docx An e-learning training module Delivering Early Help in Staffordshire is now available online to help practitioners understand when and how to use the new tool. Visit Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board via the link below for Delivering Early Help in Staffordshire e learning training and follow the online prompts. The e-learning module is free of charge and takes 30 minutes to complete. The Early Help Assessment form and supporting documents can be accessed via the link below: Partner Agencies: Staffordshire County Council If you have any further queries please contact Hayley Allman, Early Help Development Officer, hayley.allman@staffordshire.gov.uk

4 Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board SSCB Training Multi Agency Level 4 Designated/Lead Person Training 09:30 12:30 This course will enable you to update your Multi-Agency Level 2 training requirements. Applicants must have undertaken Level 1 Child Protection and where appropriate Level 2 Working Together to Safeguard Children training before attending this course. Please check availability here 15 October Seabridge Centre, Newcastle 16 November Kingston Centre, Stafford 13 January Burton Resource Centre 05 February Kingston Centre, Stafford Multi Agency Level 4 SSCB Refresher in Safer Recruitment and Ongoing Culture of Vigilance 09:30 12:30 Applicants must have undertaken Level 1 Child Protection training before attending this course. This half day course is for staff that have completed the SSCB Safer Recruitment one day course in the last 5 years CLICK below for full information 07 October Burton Resource Centre 07 January Chasewater Country Park, Nr Brownhills Multi Agency Level 3 Getting to know the Child Sexual Exploitation unit and your role - incorporating missing children 09:30 13:00 Applicants must have undertaken Level 1 Child Protection training before attending this course. Please check availability here 23 September Seabridge Centre 17 December Chasewater Country Park, Nr Brownhills 15 January Entrust HQ, Stafford 03 March Burton Resource Centre CLICK above for full information

5 For further information please go to Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board - Course Information If you are interested in attending, please complete a nomination and send it to your link manager as per link for signature Before applying please checkout our charging policy New Learning Resources Child Protection Conference What happens at a Child Protection Conference? Are you a professional or parent that would like to find out more about what a child protection conference is all about? These short films 'What is a Child Protection Conference' and its follow up provides you with an insight into conferences and lasts for around 20 minutes. Film: Follow up: Child Sexual Exploitation The International Centre: Researching Child Sexual Exploitation, Violence and Trafficking at the University of Bedfordshire has produced 12 short films for anyone who wants to access key learning about child sexual exploitation from their latest research. Source: University of Bedfordshire 07 May m_campaign=buffer You can find all of this information on the Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board webpage, link below. We are hoping to put short films on for other subjects very soon. SCVYS ON-LINE LEVEL 2 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING SCVYS members can access FREE on-line Level 2 Food Safety training. Places are limited to 2 per unit, please contact Debbie for more information. Telephone or Debbie@staffscvys.org.uk

6 Save the Day SCVYS AGM Thursday 12th November pm Girlguiding HQ, St Peter's School Site, Church Lane, Hixon ST18 0PS opportunities Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service Princes Trust Team Programme BE A PART OF OUR TEAM Are you aged and looking for a challenge that will develop your skills and potential? We are recruiting for our FREE 12 week Princes Trust Team Programme CLICK below for full details about what's in it for you and what's involved For further details you can also visit Princes.Trust@staffordshirefire.gov.uk or call James Hettihewa Young on Check out the link below for helping young people to understand how TEAM help them. spx Think Big Wanted: Young people with BIG ideas O2 are ready to help Apply to start a Think Big project to enjoy Up to 300 cash, training and support. CLICK below for more information Four rounds are planned for 2015 View the application dates here ~

7 advertisements Fire Cadets If you re aged between 14 and 17 then why not consider becoming a Fire Cadet? Learn about Firefighting techniques l Breathing apparatus l Managing a road traffic collision l First Aid and casualty care Fire safety in your home and community. You may have the opportunity to gain a BTEC Level 2 in Fire and Rescue Services in the Community or other accredited courses The National Fire Cadets Scheme is coming to: Stafford Fire Station Hydrant Way, Beaconside, Stafford ST18 0DD September 2015 meeting every Wednesday evening Rugeley Community Fire Station Bryans Lane, Rugeley WS15 2JN September 2015 meeting every Saturday morning For more information and to register your interest to become a Fire Cadet visit: The Barn Outdoor Pursuits Association The Woodlands Centre is a charity, which is managed by The Barn Outdoor Pursuits Association. The Centre, which now has a warden available to assist groups, also provides a new fully refurbished games room. Being close to Snowdon and all that North Wales has to offer, if you want a day on the beach it is only 18 miles from Llandudno and Colwyn Bay. You can find out all about booking beds or the whole centre (30 beds) at a very reasonable price on the website or for further information BookingOffice@WoodlandsCentre.com AC UK Firm Foundations offer FREE gap year Instructor Training for year olds CHANGE LIVES EVERY DAY This is a 12 month scheme and is designed as a gateway to the outdoor industry. This scheme is completely free free accommodation, free food and free qualifications as well as 200 spending money per month. We would be happy to come and chat to youth leaders and groups about the scheme. Contact Jon Watts on , or hello@ff-training.org.uk Apply online now! facebook: /FFTrainingUK

8 volunteering See our website for opportunities in your area Disclosure & Barring Service DBS Update Service DBS - Volunteers: who is eligible? For full details of the DBS Update Service and Volunteers: who is eligible? visit the SCVYS website Safeguarding page British Red Cross Help make a positive change Do you know a group of young people who would benefit from volunteering? Work with youth groups who need extra support? Want a way to spark the community interest of your youth? British Red Cross Inspired Action could be for you! Inspired Action is a 3 year British Red Cross project, funded by Spirit of 2012 and delivered in partnership with Whizz-Kidz. It aims to Inspire, Prepare and Support young people (15-25) into volunteering opportunities in order to gain skills for a career or education/training position. So if you believe in youth empowerment and have a group of young people who stand to benefit from a great voluntary experience - get in touch today for more information. CLICK here for full details. Richard Glenholmes Inspired Action Engagement Worker North of England rglenholmes@redcross.org.uk Tel: Mob: NSPCC SHARE AWARE Help your child stay safe on social networks The NSPCC know some parents feel confused by the internet out of their depth, and out of control. Share Aware the campaign for parents of children aged 8-12 will help to reassure you, and give you everything you need to keep your children safe. The NSPCC have got straightforward, no-nonsense advice that will untangle the web, and show you how you can be just as great a parent online, as you are the rest of the time. The internet is a great place for children to be. Being Share Aware makes it safer. CLICK below to visit the NSPCC Share Aware website

9 Safer network Safe Activities For Everyone Working Together to Safeguard Children In 2013 DfE released a new guidance document called 'Working Together to Safeguard Children', since then this has been the core document that specifies safeguarding requirements and procedures for all adults who work/volunteer with children, young people and their families whatever their background. This document has been updated for 2015, and a copy of the document and the subsequent changes are available here: Working Together 2015 guidance guidance.aspx We cannot identify any major changes but it is important that as a group/organisation that works with children and young people you are as up to date as you can be with the new requirements and that your policies and procedures reflect any changes. Please remember that any volunteer working in your group/organisation MUST understand what is required of them to ensure the safety of children and young people in their care and know what to do should something go wrong funding See our website for more funding information SCVYS GRANTfinder Do you need funding for your organisation? Don't know where to find it? To arrange an appointment to carry out a bespoke funding search please contact your local Development Worker. Claire John - Newcastle & Moorlands claire@staffscvys.org.uk Jane Reynolds - Cannock & Lichfield - mailto:jane@staffscvys.org.uk Nicola Leadbetter - Tamworth & East Staffs - nicola@staffscvys.org.uk Lucy Cox - Stafford & South Staffs - lucy@staffscvys.org.uk