CYWP - Cornwall Youth Work Partnership

The Directors of Cornwall Youth Work Partnership are seeking an experienced full-time Contract and Development Officer to support and develop the delivery of the partnership’s work across the county.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of the voluntary sector by ensuring the partnerships compliance against current contracts and the development of future funding opportunities.

The successful candidate must have knowledge and experience of contract management and administration (preferably LSC and ESF funded), working to time-related outcomes and targets, financial management skills, excellent administration skills and a commitment to working in partnership.

Experience of youth work is not necessary.

Secondments considered.

For an application pack please contact: YMCA Cornwall Ltd on 01736 334820

Closing date 29th January 2010 at 5pm.

More information can be found at This is Cornwall

To all those interested in developing the relationship between the Children’s Trust and the Voluntary and Community Sector in Cornwall.

IVO would like to invite you to a facilitated workshop scheduled for the 11^th December from 10am until 3pm to go through a Self Evaluation Toolkit designed by VCS Engage and Children England (a copy of which is available below).

This event is hosted by IVO (Cornwall’s VCS CYP Workforce Development Network) and will have significant influence on the Children’s Trust and on Workforce Development for VCS involved in CYP.

The event will take place at Ocean Housing’s Theatre Room in St Austell, but please note that there is a small car park at the venue which can be used however space is limited. There is also a family services car park behind the venue which can be used, failing that parking around the venue on the road is permitted.

It is going to be a very interesting, informative and influential day.  Please make every effort to attend; you need to complete the booking form below.  Please also find links to the official event invite, and the Self Evaluation Toolkit itself.  

Event Invite

Booking Form

Self Evaluation Toolkit

Please find below links to the latest edition of the Children’s Trust newsletter and web tracker. 

We hope this will make it a bit easier to access information on the Trust and the Children & Young People’s Plan.  If you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to get in touch. kmiles@cornwall.gov.uk

Without further ado….

Response to Ofsted Report…Passing out in Redruth…Democracy Rocks…Are you hearing voices…?

Click here to read more in the Children’s Trust newsletter

Web Tracker

The Web Tracker is a monthly update complied by the Children’s Trust from information published by various national and partner organisations working within the children, young people and families agenda. Download the web tracker here.

Regards

Kirsty Miles

Communication Officer

Children’s Trust Support Team

Cornwall Council

If you haven’t found the answers you need and you want to raise your queries on workforce development then call Children England Free on their Workforce Development Advice Helpline.  The number is 0808 168 3820 or email them at  develop@childrenengland.org.uk. 

This service is more than an advice line. For many, it’s a dedicated service that provides practical help and support in Workforce Development Issues in England.  Children England aim to simplify the complexity and range of demands in workforce development. 

If they are unable to provide as quick or as thorough a response to your query as you are hoping, then they will do their best to either find the answer for you or point you in the right direction. Children England is committed to helping the children’s voluntary sector in England better understand the requirements and regulations now in place and to play a role in influencing key decision makers on any future proposals and changes.

The Independent Safeguarding Authority has created a series of downloadable posters, inserts and email templates, to help explain the new vetting and barring scheme, which comes into force next year.  These resources are free to download from http://www.isa-gov.org/toolkit/

is a one day intensive conference. High profile experts from within the sector will address key challenges on the day, as well as take part in a fully interactive session with delegates.

follow this link for more information:

National Domestic Violence Conference

Dear Colleague

In response to an incident in Cornwall recently, I would draw your attention to the importance of ensuring that all contractors are complying with statutory and best practice guidance around safer recruitment.

Essentially, this means that CRB checks are carried out by the contractors on all staff to be employed on a contract and the results of those CRB checks must be made available to the organisation before contract commencement.

The most appropriate guidance is set out in detail in the document entitled ‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education’ (2007).

Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Booklet

I ask that you give urgent consideration to reviewing your current arrangements to ensure that you have effective safer recruitment policies in place.

Thank you for your help in this matter.

Dave Ellis

Independent Chair

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Safeguarding Children Board

At our recent Full Partnership meeting on 14 October 2009 we asked attending representatives from our member organisations, how we could meet our capacity building objectives that were set out in the bid for the “InVolve” Project. All the ideas put forward under each of the 8 capacity building objectives have been collated into one document – click here to view all the responses…

“Skills Cornwall is a skills and careers event for 14-19 year olds and will be the biggest of its kind in the county.  The event will inform and inspire with hands on features, activities and demonstrations offering a real insight into a host of different careers.”

If you work with 14-19 year olds then this event is an exciting opportunity for them to get hands on experience in a range of sectors.

For more information check out the Skills Cornwall Website

If you have a handful of young people who would like to attend this event, the most suitable time is Wednesday 11 November between 5pm & 7pm; there is no need to book this slot you can just turn up.  If you have a group of more than 10 young people and/or you would like to attend during the day on either Wednesday 11 or Thursday 12 please contact Prospects direct on 01823 362800 for booking information.

Exciting new opportunity for young people aged 14-19 who find themselves at risk of becoming disengaged from education employment or training.

The Cornwall Marine Network has identified funding to offer 340 to young people at risk of becoming NEET, places on their Clipper Challenge Programme.  Each programme will take a cohort of 20, the young people will take part in 2 days intensive training and assesment in crewing a Clipper.  They will have opportunities to enjoy team building activities and gain knowledge of first aid and sailing.  The programme will take place at Lusty Glaze and at the end of the programme the clipper team will select 10 of the 20 strong cohort to take part in a 7 day residential sailing experience, with the possibility of sailing around the Isle of Wight or to the Channel Islands. 

Those not selected for the full sailing experience will be offered the opportunity to take part in 6 days of water based activities at the Elemental Water Sports Centre, where they can expect to engage in a variety of sports including Kayaking, Coasteering, Canoeing and Life guarding experiences.

These places are for those who could really benefit from an opportunity to experience a week long commitment to team building and water based activity.  All water proof and safety equipment will be provided, the course is appropriate for non-swimmers and funding can be sought for childcare.

For full details of these opportunties please contact Julie Fellows at the Cornwall Marine Network by calling 01326 211382 or by email at julie.fellows@cornwallmarine.net.  When contacting Julie please mention that you saw these events advertised on the Cornwall Youth Work Partnership’s website.