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News
The latest news stories and updates that may be of interest to organisations working with children and families.
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GCVS Everyone’s Children
Fariha Thomas will be leaving her post at GCVS Everyone’s Children project at the end of the year. She will continue to undertake some specific pieces of work for the project beyond that, but will no longer be the main contact for the project. We would like to thank Fariha for her hard work and contribution to the project over the last two years. If you have any queries beyond the 18th December, Fariha’s last working day, please contact iona.macaulay@gcvs.org.uk 0141 271 2319.
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Final draft of the statutory guidance for parts 4, 5 and 18
Scottish Government has published its final draft of the statutory guidance for parts 4, 5 and 18 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. The revised draft guidance, which includes an outline of key changes to the original consultation version and Q&A is available here: www.gov.scot/girfec
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Third Sector Touchpoint published
Third Sector Touchpoint is a checklist to help third sector organisations prepare for parts 4,5 and 18 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2015, due to come into force in August 2016. These relate to: The Provision of Named Persons; The Child’s Plan; Assessment of Wellbeing.
Touchpoint is a planning tool and should be used in a way that reflects each organisation’s own context and operational circumstances, and in conjunction with other relevant materials, tools and guidelines. Two versions are available:
- 'Targeted support': for third sector organisations likely to be: delivering targeted support to children and young people; funded by grant aid or commissioned to provide these services
- ‘Prevention’: for third sector organisations delivering primary prevention services to children, young people and families.
any questions or feedback, please email touchpoints@childreninscotland.org.uk
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Events
 Forthcoming training and events that may be of interest to organisations working with children and families.
Third Sector Children’s Services Event
Co-hosted by National Third Sector GIRFEC Project & GCVS Everyone’s Children Project
Thursday 21 January 2016, 10am – 3:30pm, The Albany Centre, 44 Ashley Street, G3 6DS
Theme: A collective effort to strengthen peer support and local representation of third sector organisations working with children and families
For whom: Third Sector Interfaces & voluntary organisations providing support and services to children, young people and families
 To book email ailsa.sharkey@barnardos.org.uk
Wellbeing Network North West
Glasgow North West Children, Young People and Families Third Sector Network – next Meeting Wednesday February 17th 2016 9.30am –11.30 - Quarriers iFive and Review of the Network
Book via Eventbrite.
National Third Sector GIRFEC Project Tackling Inequalities in partnership; are we getting it right?
Second National Learning event on February 26th 2016 at the Glasgow City Hotel (formerly known as the Thistle Hotel). For further details (including the agenda).
To register for the event visit the Eventbrite page.
Training
GCVS Everyone’s Children Training sessions
The following sessions are planned for January to March 2016 at the Albany Centre, 44 Ashley Street G3 6DS
Nurture, follow up: All Behaviour is Communication
January 20th 9.30 -12.00 9.30 -12.00 Trainers from GCC Education Services. This training is only open to those who attended the introductory training in August 2015.
To be sure of a place , if you have not already done so, book immediately via Eventbrite.
Compassionate Connections Storyworlds
February 3rd 10am - 3pm – an innovative approach to developing person-centred approaches to all aspects of delivering support This training is an introduction to the resource for third sector organisations, across Scotland. This is particularly useful to those who work with children and families using a casework approach. The trainers are from NHS Education for Scotland. If you would like to know more about the Compassionate Connections Programme you can see more on the Knowledge Network website.
Book your place via Eventbrite
Save the date
March 16th 9.30 – 3.00 (provisional times) An update on GIRFEC, introducing the Third Sector Touchpoints resource. Trainers from National TS GIRFEC Project, Scottish Government, and the ALLIANCE.
Free Child Protection training – ongoing calendar of opportunities
Glasgow Child Protection Committee training is aimed at all staff in Glasgow who work with children, whether as their main contact or indirectly through contact with another family member. The training is delivered on a multi agency basis, and is free of charge to participants. More info..
Everyone’s Children may offer Child Protection basic awareness training in conjunction with Social Work in 2016 so watch this space for more information.
Training for adults: online safety of children and young people
Respect Me, Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service, is offering free practical training for adults about online safety of children and young people. The training is designed to increase adults’ awareness of bullying and the other risks and challenges children and young people face online. It includes a practical, hands-on session looking at how to set and manage profiles and privacy settings on social media, to help ensure that children and young people are safe online. Respect Me also have a range of other resources on their website.
For further information contact Lisa Armstrong: Lisa.armstrong@respectme.org.uk
Inspiring confidence in young people
A day designed for professionals working to support young people in the community.
The Albany Centre Thurs 11 February 2016 9.30am - 4.30pm
COSTS: £142 Member, £195 Non Member (bursaries may be available for smaller organisations eg annual income up to around £150,000)
This one day programme looks at some factors that may undermine the confidence of young people, and examines ways that they can be supported to face the future with confidence and self belief.
To book and for more information email training@gcvs.org.uk
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Latest Funding
 These are just some of the latest updates on funding that may be of interest to organisations working with children and families.
Big Lottery Fund to Open New Funding Opportunities for Scotland
The Big Lottery Fund has opened its new funding opportunities for Scotland for application. They have announced a new five-year £250 million funding scheme, with a focus on helping people and communities most in need. More...
John Watson's Trust
John Watson's Trust awards grants for educational purposes to children and young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability, or who are socially disadvantaged. The committee meets five times each year and provides grants ranging from £30 to £2,000. More...
Nurturing Talent - Time to Shine Fund
Creative Scotland’s 'Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund' aims to support young people aged 14-20 living in Scotland. Individuals can apply for up to £200 in funding while groups of two or more people can apply for up to £750. Applications from professional arts organisations will not be accepted. Deadline 17th January. More...
Scotrail Cultural and Arts Fund
The Fund, created by Abellio ScotRail will award £40,000 by the end of January 2016, followed by £10,000 each quarter until January 2017. Those awarded grants under the scheme will be expected to use the funds to promote creativity, the arts, community recreation, sports themes and other cultural activity, as well as celebrate Scotland's cultural heritage in its full diversity. First Deadline 31st December 2015. More...
People's Postcode Trust: Small Grants Programme: £500 - £20,000
New deadline announced for South of England, Scotland and Wales: 30th April 2016. More...
2015 Starbucks Youth Action Programme Launched
UK Youth and Starbucks Coffee Company have launched the 2015 Starbucks Youth Action programme. Youth workers working with young people aged 16 - 24 that are not in education or employment can get up to £1,000 funding to support them to run a social action programme, with an additional contribution for their time.
Applications are accepted and assessed on a rolling basis until March 2016. More...
Should you be crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding is a huge growth area of income for voluntary and community organisations.
Read more on the NCVO Blog. How to create a crowdfunding project - Tips for telling your story with a great video
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Resources
Quarriers Inclusion Five
The Inclusion Five (or iFive) was created to provide guidance to staff on evidencing their practice and to highlight the importance of understanding the various stages of inclusion.The iFive consists of two booklets (one for staff and one for the people we support), an action plan for staff to record their practice and an evidence folder for their service. More..
European Agency for Fundamental Rights - Practical guide: Child rights in European law
On the occasion of Universal Children's Day, a handbook on European law relating to rights of the child was launched by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), the Council of Europe, and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). More...
Child Poverty Action Group Factsheet Welfare reform & the impact on families in Scotland
A new factsheet is now available which provides a summary of UK Government reductions to the welfare budget since June 2010 and their impact on families in Scotland. More...
OSCR - ‘charity registration’ logo
OSCR have created a new ‘charity registration’ logo to help charities show the public that they are entered in the Scottish Charity Register. This is an additional way to highlight charitable status alongside the legal requirements charities need to observe. More...
Charity finance group develops guide for pension auto-enrolment for small charities
A new guide has been published specifically aimed at small charities to help guide them through pension auto-enrolment. More...
New website launched by The British Safety Council to aid young volunteers
The new website aims to help young people volunteering understand about Health and Safety. More...
Early Years Scotland - membership leaflets
Early Years Scotland have developed two new leaflets explaining the benefits of linking with their services
Join Early Years Scotland, the leading national organisation that invests in our youngest children pre-birth to 5.
More GIRFEC resources online
The Scottish Government website’s GIRFEC page contains background information , legislative information and guidance, key resources, and email updates to support GIRFEC including:-
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Policy Updates
 The latest publications, reports, analysis and consultations of interest to organisations and people working with children and families.
Scottish Government Getting it right for looked after children
Children's Minister, Aileen Campbell, today announced new plans for looked after children that will improve services and help ensure every child has a permanent home.
Scottish Government Response and Analysis- for the creation of an Offence of Wilful Neglect or Ill-treatment
Proposals for the creation of an Offence of Wilful Neglect or Ill-treatment with regard to services for Children under the age of 18- Further Engagement: Scottish Government Response and Analysis. More...
Joint EYC / RAfA learning session
The first ever joint Early Years Collaborative and Raising Attainment for All learning session on quality improvement through the child's journey, saw over 850 practitioners from across health, education and social care - including the third sector - share what they are doing locally to improve services and outcomes for children and families. More...
Community Learning and Development partners - Curriculum for Excellence
Education Scotland has recently published the first two reports in a new series looking at the contribution made by Community Learning and Development partners to Curriculum for Excellence.
- Community Learning and Development in Curriculum for Excellence: 1. Senior Phase
- A review of youth awards in Scotland
Both reports are available on the Education Scotland website.
New briefing on ‘The Child’s Free Narrative in Child Protection Investigations
Several approaches to interviewing children and young people who are subject to child protection investigations have been developed, including knowledge and skills for interviewers in encouraging free narrative. WithScotland has recently published this research. More...
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We would really welcome your feedback on this bulletin and any suggestions you have about future content - You can email any feedback or questions to june.macleod@gcvs.org.uk
Visit our website for more information about our Everyone's Children project and to see regular news updates and related resources.
Our Everyone’s Children Project is funded by the Scottish Government to promote and support third sector services for children and families in the early years of life and beyond. It will provide strategic support to the Sector in Glasgow to implement the Scottish Government's Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach to supporting children from the early stages of life onwards.
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