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).
Share Street
Share Street is an online community for sharing resources, discussing best practice, building networks, and communicating with colleagues
CYPS Integrated Working Training Programme
Download the latest Integrated Working Training Programme here...
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 (see below link)
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.
