Newcastle Children s Trust Children and Young People s Plan 2011-2014

1. Newcastle Children’s Trust Children and Young People’s Plan 2011-2014 Consultation on draft vision, principles and priority outcomes   8 March to 7 June 2010   Our consultation document and questionnaire are available to download online at www.newcastlechildrenservices.org.uk The questionnaire can be completed online or printed off and sent FREEPOSTOur consultation document and questionnaire are available to download online at www.newcastlechildrenservices.org.uk The questionnaire can be completed online or printed off and sent FREEPOST

2. CYPP 2011-14 You may have previously heard us talking about a plan for 2010-13 The Children’s Trust board have now decided to have an interim 2010-11 plan and a full new plan in 2011-14, so that: The two-stage consultation process allows us to test out the draft priorities There is more opportunity to fully engage partners and stakeholders in developing the plan Full implications of new legislation can be taken into account, including the statutory guidance on CYPPs and new statutory requirements around child poverty The new CYPP will reflect CSR 2011-14 spending priorities Note: This is the first part of a two-stage consultation process. We will be consulting on the full draft CYPP 2011-14 in the Autumn.Note: This is the first part of a two-stage consultation process. We will be consulting on the full draft CYPP 2011-14 in the Autumn.

3. Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning (ASCL) Act 2009 The ASCL Act 2009 builds on Children Act 2004 by: Requiring every area to have a Children's Trust Board Transferring responsibility for preparing Children and Young People’s Plan (CYPP) from local authority to Children’s Trust Board (CTB) Requiring Children’s Trust Board to monitor CYPP implementation and produce an annual report on progress Extending range of statutory Children’s Trust partners Key point is the transfer of responsibility from the local authority to the Children’s Trust.Key point is the transfer of responsibility from the local authority to the Children’s Trust.

5. Reducing effects of child poverty Improving behaviour and attendance A workforce strategy to deliver priorities Early intervention and preventative action Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Co-ordinating services for families (taking account of the effect of adult’s problems on children within that family) Achieving education, early years, LAA and safeguarding targets (reflecting other LAA targets which affect children’s wellbeing) Agreeing key actions for children with special education needs, disabilities and looked after children These requirements are set out in the statutory guidance on CYPPsThese requirements are set out in the statutory guidance on CYPPs

6. Improving Outcomes Every Child Matters Being Healthy – physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing Staying Safe – protection from harm and neglect Enjoying and Achieving – education, training and recreation Making a Positive Contribution – contribution to society Achieving Economic Wellbeing Sustainable Community Strategy Are Healthy Are Safe and free from discrimination Have economic wellbeing Enjoy a good quality environment in thriving neighbourhoods Achieve their learning potential, express creativity and enjoy culture Make a positive contribution Have dignity, choices and control Note: Newcastle strategic Partnership has developed an outcomes framework for the Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS). It builds on existing national and local outcomes frameworks for children (5 outcomes) and adults (7 outcomes) and outlines clear aspirations for the city for 2030. Note: Newcastle strategic Partnership has developed an outcomes framework for the Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS). It builds on existing national and local outcomes frameworks for children (5 outcomes) and adults (7 outcomes) and outlines clear aspirations for the city for 2030.

7. CYPP and other strategies

8. For every 100 children and young people in Newcastle 51 are male, 49 are female 19 are from a black or minority ethnic group 16 have a first language other than English 5 are less than 1 year old 31 are aged 15-19 years old 32 are living in households in ‘poverty’ 25 are registered for free school meals 1 is in care and 0.6 subject to a child protection plan 8 of the children of school age have an identified special educational need that requires specialist support; and a further 16 need extra help with learning To simply describe some of the analysis of need that supports the CYPP, we have described Newcastle in the context of “one hundred children and young people”. This is based on the latest available data which has sometimes been extrapolated across a wider population, e.g. children overweight or obese based on measurements of 5 and 11 year olds not all children.To simply describe some of the analysis of need that supports the CYPP, we have described Newcastle in the context of “one hundred children and young people”. This is based on the latest available data which has sometimes been extrapolated across a wider population, e.g. children overweight or obese based on measurements of 5 and 11 year olds not all children.

9. Of those 100 children and young people in Newcastle 74 will leave school with 5 or more good GCSEs 42 will have 5 or more good GCSEs that include English and maths 86 young people will be in education and work based learning at 17 years old 2 of the girls will get pregnant before they are 18 2 children and young people will end up in trouble with the police 9 children and young people may have a mental health problem 33 will be obese or overweight at the age of 5 years 3 might be caring for siblings or a parent 54 want to go on to university when they leave school 42 have taken part in free leisure activities through FUSION 74 say they are happy about life

10. NCYPP Vision

11. NCYPP principles We will involve and engage children, young people, families and communities in the design and delivery of services. We will be evidence based and outcome focused. We will provide excellent universal services for all children and their families. We will support families to address potential problems early before things go wrong. When children and young people are at risk, we will act quickly to provide targeted support. We will protect and care for the most vulnerable Every child and young person will have someone there for them when they need it. We will identify inequalities, raise aspirations and “narrow the gap” in outcomes. We recognise the dedication and professionalism of our workforce and support their continuing development. We will build effective and trusting partnerships and make the most efficient and effective use of our combined resources. We will ensure that the breadth, skills and diversity of the Voluntary and Community Sector are recognised These are the 11 draft principles which will underpin how we work together.These are the 11 draft principles which will underpin how we work together.

12. NCYPP Priorities Priorities in the CYPP will be based on: What the data tells us What children and young people tell us What parents and carers tell us What practitioners and other stakeholders tell us Government requirements and inspection findings We have taken these five factors into consideration in drafting the priority outcomes for consultation. Summary information for each is on following slidesWe have taken these five factors into consideration in drafting the priority outcomes for consultation. Summary information for each is on following slides

13. What does the data tell us? We are closing some gaps BUT even in many areas where we have made good progress we are still below national averages Poverty is having a negative impact on too many children. There are inequalities in outcomes for some vulnerable groups of children and young people Too many children are overweight or obese The numbers of children requiring protection or becoming looked after are high Too many children and young people are frequently absent from school Too few children and young people achieve good educational qualifications Too many young women become pregnant Too many young people commit crimes Too many young people do not stay in education or training These are some of the things that our detailed analysis of need shows are issues in Newcastle.These are some of the things that our detailed analysis of need shows are issues in Newcastle.

14. What do children and young people tell us? We want to feel safe and happy in our environment We want to live in a city where everyone is respected for who they are We should all have opportunities and a choice of things to do We are experts in our own lives and issues – this should be recognised We need someone who is there for us These cross-cutting priorities were brought together from the outcomes of lots of different engagement and consultation activities with children and young people of all different ages across the city. The separate diagram (included in the consultation document) shows more information about what is under each heading. We will also be testing these children and young people’s cross-cutting priorities with a wider group of children and young people through this consultation exercise. These cross-cutting priorities were brought together from the outcomes of lots of different engagement and consultation activities with children and young people of all different ages across the city. The separate diagram (included in the consultation document) shows more information about what is under each heading. We will also be testing these children and young people’s cross-cutting priorities with a wider group of children and young people through this consultation exercise.

15. What do parents and carers’ tell us? Provide affordable childcare Provide clean and safe parks and play areas Earlier support and help for families that are struggling Better quality of teaching in schools Cheaper public transport Council and partners show they put children first Consistent services (from the council) Teach values/respect for others in schools Help to stop young people drinking and smoking Teach young people how to be parents themselves The parent and carer priorities come from over 800 responses to the questions “What would you change for children, young people and families in Newcastle?” – asked through CityLife, online on city council website and postcards in a range of venues. Plus a number of focus groups with parents.The parent and carer priorities come from over 800 responses to the questions “What would you change for children, young people and families in Newcastle?” – asked through CityLife, online on city council website and postcards in a range of venues. Plus a number of focus groups with parents.

16. What do practitioners and other stakeholders tell us? Reduce impact of poverty and economic downturn on CYP Encourage all services and agencies to “Think family” Access to advice services for the most vulnerable including “unseen” vulnerable, e.g. young carers, children of prisoners Raise aspirations – break the cycle – mentoring, coaching, life skills Focus on individuals (no tick boxes) Mental health and accessible counselling/mental health services Support families and communities to find their own solutions to issues Recognise VCS contribution and impact with long term support Better integration between statutory and community services Develop model of peer support for CYP in all the priority areas More creative approaches outside mainstream education Positive perceptions of young people and role models needed Support care leavers – corporate parenting shouldn’t stop at 18 This is a subset of information gathered through consultation with a range of practitioners, including specific sessions with voluntary and community sector representatives.This is a subset of information gathered through consultation with a range of practitioners, including specific sessions with voluntary and community sector representatives.

17. Emerging Priority Outcomes From all of the above (the analysis of need, the draft CYP and P/C priorities and what stakeholders have told us) we have drafted 12 priority outcomes that are being consulted upon. The consultation document explains what sits behind each priority outcome and why we are suggesting it is a priority. Acronyms – EYFS – Early Years Foundation Stage (early learning) LAC – looked after children CPP – children or young people subject to child protection plansFrom all of the above (the analysis of need, the draft CYP and P/C priorities and what stakeholders have told us) we have drafted 12 priority outcomes that are being consulted upon. The consultation document explains what sits behind each priority outcome and why we are suggesting it is a priority. Acronyms – EYFS – Early Years Foundation Stage (early learning) LAC – looked after children CPP – children or young people subject to child protection plans

18. Emerging Priority Outcomes (2) Acronyms – NEETs – not in education, employment or training FIP – Family Intervention Programme CYP with LDD – children and young people with learning difficulties and or disabilities Acronyms – NEETs – not in education, employment or training FIP – Family Intervention Programme CYP with LDD – children and young people with learning difficulties and or disabilities

19. What next? Initial consultation on vision, principles and priorities (March-May 2010) - please let us know what you think Engagement with partners and stakeholders on actions that will underpin priorities (June-Sept 2010) – how can we best work together to develop this? Final consultation on full plan (Autumn 2010) Sign-off by partners and by CTB (Spring 2011) Publish plan (March 2011) Please respond to the consultation and give us your views. Our consultation document and questionnaire are available to download online at www.newcastlechildrenservices.org.uk The questionnaire can be completed online or printed off and sent FREEPOST Please respond to the consultation and give us your views. Our consultation document and questionnaire are available to download online at www.newcastlechildrenservices.org.uk The questionnaire can be completed online or printed off and sent FREEPOST