July 2010
Youth Advocacy July Update
All the latest news from Youth Advocacy
Integrated Children's System (ICS)
**ICS is used internally by Social Care (CYPS) staff only
The Integrated Children's System has been developed to improve outcomes for children defined as being in need, under the Children's Act 1989.
The ICS process gathers complicated and detailed information about Trafford's children and young people and thus shall be stored in a supporting electronic record system. Information shall only be available to practitioners who have a combination of granted consent and where appropriate, the necessary access levels. This system compliments the "Integrated Working" approach.
Further information on this area can be sought from:
www.dcsf.gov.uk/ecm/ics
Service Development Team - Newsletter
Welcome to the Service Development Team Newsletter.
Please click here for the latest updates and current Integrated Working training..
Service Development - Service Standards
Integrated Working Helpdesk Service Standards - May 2010.
Please click here to view the document...
ContactPoint
ContactPoint is a new online directory which went live in January 2009, which aims to help and support the kind of cross-sector working that's at the heart of the vision for children's services. This online directory will provide a quick way to find out who else is working with the same child or young person.
ContactPoint will help save time and prevent duplication of work, so that practitioners can respond quickly and appropriately to a child's needs. It will help reduce the number of repeat assessments and referrals, which can be distressing for a child and their family.
As a national system, ContactPoint will help to ensure continuity of service delivery for children and young people who access services in, or move between, different local authority areas. It will also help identify children missing education.
The expected benefits have been demonstrated by local authority 'Trailblazer' areas who piloted local systems (known as indexes).
CIC Council officially launched at celebration event
Youth Advocacy formally launched at event that celebrates the achievements of children in care.
Participation audit
Please complete this questionnaire about participation of children and young people in your service area...
Commissioning self-assessment
Information and findings from the self-assessment, and actions agreed with the Commissioning Support Programme
Elmyra does work experience
Cabinet member spends the week with the Children's Rights Service. Here's how it went!
Youth Cabinet
Trafford youth cabinet is a group of young people aged 11-19, who are elected to represent the children and young people of Trafford
Children in Care Council (Youth Advocacy)
Youth Advocacy is a group of children and young people who have experienced being in care. We have come together to improve services for children in (and leaving) care.
Branding tips
Read our branding tips...
Branding FAQs
Get answers to all your branding related questions...
CYPS document templates
Download the CYPS document templates...
CYPS branding
Find out more about the CYPS branding, and download our document templates...
Family engagement services
Find out more about the new CYPS services aimed at reaching out to and engaging with families with additional and unmet needs...
Independent travel training
Find out more about independent travel training and download the independent travel guide...
CYPS managers forum
Download the presentations and supporting documents from the last CYPS managers forum
June 2010
Healthcare Trust HR guidance and documents
Healthcare Trust HR guidance and documents
Primary Care Trust HR guidance and documents
Primary Care Trust HR guidance and documents
Multi-agency HR guidance and documents
CYPS multi-agency HR guidance and documents
Council HR guidance and documents
Council HR guidance and documents
Link record
The 'LINK' Record is a register of children with disabilities, the services they use and their needs
Glee Day at Lostock Arts College
Glee Day aims to raise as much money as possible for the Haiti appeal, and will be held at Lostock Arts College on 10th July...
Employee charter
Find out about the mutual responsibilities and expectations of Trafford CYPS and its employees
West area team bulletin
Read the latest edition of the West Area Team's newsletter...
Sale Moor children's centre
Information about Sale Moor children's centre
Children's centres
Children's centres are places where children under 5 and their families can access services and information from a range of professionals
Ashton-on-Mersey information point
Information about Ashton-on-Mersey information point
Bowdon and Hale information point
Information about Bowdon and Hale information point
Broadheath and Dunham children's centre
Information about Broadheath and Dunham children's centre
Broomwood and Timperley children's centre
Information about Broomwood and Timperley children's centre
Firswood children's centre
Information about Firswood children's centre
Flixton and Woodsend children's centre
Information about Flixton and Woodsend children's centre
Hale Barns information point
Information about Hale Barns information point
Lostock and Gorse Hill information point
Information about Lostock and Gorse Hill information point
Old Trafford information point
Information about Old Trafford information point
Partington and Carrington children's centre
Information about Partington and Carrington children's centre
Sale Central information point
Information about Sale Central information point
Sale West children's centre
Information about Sale West children's centre
Stretford children's centre
Information about Stretford children's centre
Urmston information point
Information about Urmston information point
Aiming High short breaks calendar
Find out what short breaks activities are available for children with disabilities
Trafford deaf news
Read the latest edition of Genie Networks' newsletter for deaf people and their families...
Ofsted inspection 2010
Read Ofsted's report on Trafford's safeguarding and looked after children services...
Words into Action - Trafford Compact Conference
Book your place now
May 2010
Contact centre consultation
Read the report on the recent contact centre consultation...
Holiday activities for children and young people
Find out what holiday activities are happening in your area...
Post-16 SEN transport
Find out about transport for 16-19 year olds in education...
Governor Services Bulletin Board
Find out the latest news for school governors...
CAN bulletin
Read the latest edition of the Complex and Additional Needs service newsletter...
In the loop
Read the latest edition of the CYPS newsletter...
News and events
More news and events from Trafford CYPS...
Pandemonium festival
Pandemonium Festival is back for 2010 - showcasing the very best in local talent...
April 2010
Words into Action - Trafford Compact Conference
As partners, we can all use the Compact to make real change, challenge current practice and champion a better way of working for the benefit of all our communities...
Share Street
Share Street is an online community for sharing resources, discussing best practice, building networks, and communicating with colleagues
School governors
Find out more about being a school governor...
Becoming a school governor
Find out more about becoming a school governor...
Eligibility to be a governor
Find out who is eligible to be school governor
Training routes to become a governor
Find out more about training for school governors...
Types of governors
Find out more about the different types of school governor...
Contact Governor Services
Contact details for Governor Services
Governor Services training calendar
Find out what training we are running for school governors
Governor Services newsletters
Read our latest newsletter for school governors
Permanence and transitions team
Information for care leavers about accommodation, education, training, and employment
Aiming High revenue funding 2010-11
Find out more about the latest funding opportunity aimed at transforming short breaks for disabled children.
March 2010
Children's Rights Service Information for workers
Information for workers about the Children's rights service and what it can do for you and your children and young people
Trip to the regional UKYP meeting
Marike writes about her trip to the regional United Kingdom Youth Parliament meeting
Children's Rights Service information for young people
Information for young people
Link record newsletter
Read the latest version of the newsletter for families on the Link Record
Breastfeeding support
Pregnant?
Want to know more about breastfeeding? Started breastfeeding? Want to meet other breastfeeding mums?
Aiming High Easter Fun Day
Join us on 28th March for our easter fun day...
Youth Cabinet gets blog on newspaper website
Blog will allow cabinet to tell the local community what is doing and get feedback.
Youth Advocacy Update
All the latest news from Trafford's Children In Care Council.
February 2010
InfoSkills Training Sessions
:the Low Down from Library Services.
This is aimed at all NHS staff and students who need to keep up to date with best practice in their specialty. Please click here for more details....
Health and Social Care workers and pandemic influenza
Information for staff who are pregnant or in other at-risk groups
Safeguarding training
Download the latest TSCB safeguarding training programme
Counselling and Family Centre training
Find out about training offered by the Counselling and Family Centre
MST newsletter
Read the latest MST newsletter
Commissioning workshop and questionnaire
Help Trafford CYPS set its priorities for improving its commissioning arrangements...
Excess travel claim form NHS - PCT
Excess travel claim form NHS - PCT
Career Break
Career Break
Induction Checklist
Induction Checklist
TC Leave Of Absence of Policy for NJC Staff
Leave Absence
Trafford young people elect new MYP's
Two new Members of Youth Parliament for 2010
2010 Cabinet meets for the first time
Young people meet to form new cabinet
January 2010
CAMHS leaflets
Download our leaflets about mental health services for children and young people
Chatterbox
Read the latest edition of the newsletter for early years, foundation stage, childcare and play practitioners
Working with children and young people
Find out more about opportunities to work with children and young people
Grant Opportunity - Family Engagement and Support Services 2009-2011
Find out more about our latest grant opportunity...
Changes to maternity and children's health services in Trafford
Find out more about how maternity and children's health services in Trafford are changing...
Service Specifications
Descriptions of CYPS services
Children and Young People's Information Service (CYPIS)
The Children and Young People's Information Service provides free information and advice about services and activities for children, young people and their families.
December 2009
Aiming High newsletter
Read the latest edition of the newsletter for parents of disabled children...
Aiming High capital funding
Find out how to apply for Aiming High capital funding
Children's rights service
We are responsible for the youth cabinet, children in care council and advocacy for children in care
MYP's in the House of Commons
Elmyra and Georgia take part in historic debate
November 2009
Aiming high for disabled children:delivering improved health services
Find out more about our out our current and future service plans for Aiming High
Other useful links
Links to other website and online resources
Children's homes
Education of children in care
Find out more about the education of children in care
CAMHS for children in care
Find out more about CAMHS services for children in care
CYPS Integrated Working Training Programme
Download the latest Integrated Working Training Programme here...
Youth Advocacy presentation to the Children in Care service
Two members presented what the group had been doing so far....
Who are the voices of Youth Advocacy?
Who the members are and what they get out joining Youth Advocacy
October 2009
SUPPORTED LODGINGS SERVICE
HOME FROM HOME
Davyhulme children's centre
Information about Davyhulme children's centre
Fostering
Adoption
Children's Disability 'LINK' Record - Annual Report 08/09
ANNUAL REPORT
period from July 2008 to June 2009
Consultation on proposed changes to the ContactPoint regulations
Please see here for the Consultation details...
Palatine Contraception and Sexual Health Services
There are a large number of clinics/walk in services available in the Trafford area run by Palatine Contraception and Sexual Health Service. See here for full details..
TGH Services Maternity Care
In 2010, Trafford's maternity services will be changing. Please see here for full details...
TGH Services for poorly children
In February 2010, services for poorly children and young people in Trafford will be changing. Please see here for further information...
CYPS team structures
Trafford CYPS team structures
HR guidance and documents
HR guidance and documents for Trafford Council, PCT and Healthcare Trust employees
2009 Questionnaire
Survey asks all the right questions!
Recruitment and Selection Joint Protocol
For the 'Recruitment and Selection Joint Protocol' (and associated annexes A - N), please see here..
CYPS Options Funding PLUS
OPTIONS FUNDING PLUS - Early Intervention Budget.
Please click here for more information....
ADHD_North Manchester 2010 flyer
The National Autistic Society would like to prestent the "One day help!" PROGRAMME....
Please click here to book a place on the Programme
Independent Travel Guide
Download the new Independent Travel Guide
Aiming High for Disabled Children - Commissioning Plan
Aiming High for Disabled Children is about the transformation of services for children with disabilities and their families. Please see here for more information.....
Communication Strategy Review 2009
The purpose of this document is to inform and support the development and on-going aims of the Children & Young People's Service (CYPS) and its stakeholders in Trafford (a pathfinder Children's Trust).
September 2009
Trafford Safeguarding Children Procedures
Working Together to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children
About the children in care service
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Popular links:
August 2009
Tender Opportunity
Trafford are looking to develop a block contract for children's residential care placements. For more information click here.
Integrated Working Training
We have the following dates now available for booking:
Integrated Working and Using the CAF (previously CAF Awareness)
26th July 2010, 9.30am - 12.30pm
19th August 2010, 9.30am - 12.30pm
21st September 2010, 9.30am - 12.30pm
20th October 2010, 9.30am - 12.30pm
18th November 2010, 9.30am - 12.30pm
16th December 2010, 9.30am - 12.30pm
All of the above sessions are being held at Sale West Development Centre, Manor Avenue, Sale, M33 5JX
Please complete the below application form if you wish to book onto any of these courses.
Integrated Working and Using the CAF - Booking Form
eCAF System Training
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Service Development Team Consultation - Final Communication
Final communication following consultation on the proposed new Service Development Team and the associated prosposed recruitment arrangements.
Click here for more information....
July 2009
Trafford Play 4 All
Play is of vital importance to all children and young people. It is nature's way of helping them to understand and make sense of the world around them.
Trafford CYPS has developed a strategy for Play, click here for more details....
MARAT Contact Details
General Enquiries/Referrals/Advice: 0161 912 5125
Child Protection Referrals: 0161 912 5124
Fax Number: 0161 912 5056
E-mail MARAT@trafford.gov.uk
click here to send an email to the MARAT department.
Introduction to the Workforce Learning & Business Development Team
The Workforce Learning & Business Development Team provide learning and development opportunities for Early Years Foundation Stage, Childcare and Play Practitioners within Trafford.
Click here for more information....
Learning and development programme
Find out more about training for early years foundation stage, childcare and play practitioners working in Trafford
Workforce Learning - Qualifications Funding
Funding is currently available for people who either live in Trafford or who work in a childcare or play setting located within Trafford, towards the cost of studying towards a relevant qualification.
Introduction to the Early Years & Childcare Business Support Service
The Early Years & Childcare Business Support Team offer a business support service to early years, childcare and play providers in both the maintained sector and the private, voluntary and independent (PVI) sector. This is in addition to providing general financial and administrative support to the wider Sure Start team, including Workforce Learning, CYP Information Service, Childcare & Play and Children’s Centres.
Click here for more information....
Aiming High for Disabled Children - Issue 1
Welcome to the new Aiming High newsletter, which will be coming out to you on a regular basis, to keep you informed about what is happening in Trafford.
Aiming High is about transforming services for disabled children and their families.
See here for more information.
CYPS Roadshows
Local people wanting to find out more about Trafford's new multi-agency Children and Young People's Service have the perfect opportunity over the next few weeks.
A series of 'roadshows' will be stopping off at local venues across the borough. As well as opportunities to talk to Council and Health staff about a wide variety of issues, there will be information leaflets covering all aspect of the service's work.
See here for more details, dates and venues.
About HR
Find out more about the role of HR
Contact HR
Full contact details for the Council, PCT and Healthcare Trust HR teams
What is Trafford Children and Young People's Service (CYPS)?
The CYPS is a service jointly governed and managed by Trafford Council, Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust and Trafford Primary Care Trust.
Introduction to Integrated Working
Following the death of Victoria Climbie, the Laming Enquiry and Report recommended new ways of working in children's services to support children, young people and families. These new ways of working are known collectively as "Integrated Working".
The key to this way of working is for practitioners to work together to identify needs earlier, and to put in place a programme of services to better meet the child and family's needs.
This will ensure that children and young people get a better start in life, and meet the five Every Child Matters outcomes:
- Be Healthy
- Stay Safe
- Enjoy and Achieve
- Achieve Economic Wellbeing
- Make a Positive Contribution
These new processes and systems include:
ContactPoint
ContactPoint is a new online directory which will provide a quick way to find out who else is working with the same child or young person.
Children's Service Directory
The Children's Service Directory provides details of family support services, play and leisure activities to parents, young people and professionals in Trafford.
Information Sharing
Trafford has developed an Information Sharing Toolkit to help practitioners share information effectively. This toolkit contains documents and guidance which can be used as part of their work with children and young people.
Integrated Working Training Programme
Find out about training available for all practitioners working with children, young people and their families.
Common Assessment Framework
The Common Assessment Framework is a tool to support practitioners in working together and includes a common process and a common form to capture an holistic view of the child's needs.
Swine Flu_Guidance for Employees
What to do if you think you have Swine Flu... Click here for more information!
Trafford PCT MMR Drop In clinics
Please click here for a full list of 'Drop In' clinics and dates!
Need to add something to the website??
Trafford NHS_National Performance Advisory Group
Please click below for the latest updates....
Relationships Matter
However good a relationship may appear, most couples experience difficulties at some time or other and some relationships break down completely. Relationship problems, separation and divorce can be very painful and upsetting for everyone concerned, so the Department for Children, Schools and Families has asked us to find out about the kind of support and help people might want when things go wrong.
That's why we are inviting people of all ages and in all walks of life to help us with this important study during 2009.
If you can help us please see attached for more information.
Swine Flu Update
Please find attached a staff information sheet update produced by Trafford PCT for NHS staff in CYPS and a briefing produced by TMBC for Council employees in CYPS.
Service Development Team - Consultation
The period for consultation with staff starts on 30th June 2009 and ends on 29th July 2009.
Comments should be sent to Louise Lisle or Sandra Salter, Children and Young People's Service, 3rd Floor extension, Business Support Services, Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0TH.
May 2009
Trafford CYPS are recruiting
Trafford CYPS is currently recruiting to 2.5 Operations Manager posts (with professional lead for healthcare) within the multi-agency Family Support Services. Applications are welcome on a ful
Speech and Language Therapy Walk in Clinics
Speech and Language Therapy Walk-in Assessments in the North and South Trafford Area
Looking for Childcare??
HOW CHILDCARE AND EARLY EDUCATION CAN HELP YOU AND YOUR CHILD.... For further information click on the link above!
Looking for Childcare
Child Health Strategy Launch Alert
Healthy lives, brighter futures
The strategy for children and young people's health. Please click below...
Child Health Strategy Launch
NHS In Brief
Please find below a copy of the new PCT monthly brief!
Children's Transition booklet
Please find below the Children's Transition booklet for Parents of children moving from Primary to Secondary School.
This booklet was written by Y7 pupils with statements to give advice to other pupils who are about to move up to Secondary School.
See here: Children's Transition Booklet
Parent partnership service
Special educational needs information and support
Commissioning Support Website
The Commissioning Support Programme have now launched a new and improved website for the children's services community:
www.commissioningsupport.org.uk
The site is available now for you to re-register and create your profile.
Click here to register
In addition to the resource bank of knowledge and information, we have developed the site to offer interactive community features for commissioners. These include groups, discussions, journals and well as networking and collaboration functionality.
Thank you very much to everyone that has been involved in the development of the pilot site. We hope you find the new site useful and informative. We welcome your feedback and continued involvement in its development.
If you have any questions you can contact us via the website or email info@commissioningsupport.org.uk
Many thanks,
Commissioning Support Programme
CYPS HR Enquiries
We have now launched a new email service for general HR enquiries for all CYPS staff (this does not include school based staff). This service can now be used for any queries you may have.
More information to follow...
FASNET Newsletter 30
Please find below the latest FASNET Newsletter
March 2009
Aiming High - Short Breaks Consultation
Please forward your responses to: Amy Tinker, Project Manager - Aiming High, Joint Commissioning Unit, Cherry Manor Centre, Cherry Lane, Sale by 26th April 2009.
SEN FSG - Action for Change
The next meeting will be held at Newton Court, 1-3pm, Wednesday 25th February 2009. See attached for more details.
Consultation - Flixton Road Children's Home
Feedback from the consultation should be sent, by 5.00 pm on Friday 13 February 2009. Please see attached for contact details and more information..
Final Comminucations Document - Business Support
Please click here for details. Those staff who remain concerned should write to Mr PV Titterington, Senior HR Project Manager, by Friday 23rd January 2009, stating the nature of their concern.
ContactPoint Leaflet
Click here for more information about ContactPoint!
What does the Youth Cabinet do?
Find out more here!
What is Youth Advocacy?
We are here to make care better
Youth Cabinet Manifesto's 2009
Please click below to view the Youth Cabinet manifestos....
http://trafford.ballot-box.co.uk/
Information Sharing Toolkit
Trafford CYPS has created a toolkit to guide practitioners through the process of sharing information.
Final Communication_MARAT Consultation
Final Communication following the Consultation on the new Multi Agency Referral and Assessment Team (MARAT) structure and the associated recruitment arrangements.
February 2009
SEN FSG - Action for Change
Action for Change - Please click here for more information...
Deaf Awareness Training - Jan 09
Genie Networks, Deaf Awareness Training. Please click here fo more information.
Trafford Parenting Handbook
Welcome to Trafford Children and Young People's Service Parenting Handbook.
Safer Internet Day
Click here for more information...
January 2009
Consultation on the Proposed New Multi Agency Referral and Assessment Team (MARAT)
Revised management arrangement in MARAS - consultation on the proposed new multi-agency referral and assessment team (MARAT) structure and the associated proposed recruitment arrangements.
Operations Manager - Health Visitor, MARAS. FINAL COMMUNICATIONS DOCUMENT
Please view here..
SEN Families Support Group - Trafford Forum
Click here for more information...
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment - 2008
Find out more and download a copy...
FINAL Review of Integrated Governance Arrangements for Trafford CYPS
Please view the story to download the FINAL review of Integrated Governance Arrangement for Trafford CYPS document.
December 2008
How Your Information Is Shared
Download the Young Persons Information Sharing Guide Leaflet inside this article.
Facebook to Consult with Young People
Trafford Council consulting with young people via facebook on development of the Trafford area. Read on for more details..
Trafford Children and Young People's Plan and updates
Trafford's Children and Young People's Plan Bright Futures sets out the vision and new key priorities for improving the lives of every child and young person in Trafford
Open Lock Project
Lates updates on the Open Lock Project.
Needs Assessments Consultation
The latest update on Needs Assessments Consultation: Emotional Health and Psychological Wellbeing, Teenage Pregnancy & Sexual Health and Substance Misuse. Read article for more information
ADHD Poster - Partington & Urmston
Read on to see what advice and support is currently available around the Partington & Urmston Areas.
November 2008
Links
CYPS Links Page
Contact Trafford CYPS
Full contact details for general, safeguarding and website enquires
