Everyone's Children Project Round-up 24 Sep - News, Events, Funding, Resources

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Our newsletter features the latest news, policy updates, funding, events and resources for people who support children and families in Glasgow and across Scotland. Please circulate to your colleagues and networks. If you have any news you want us to include you can email your contribution to june.macleod@gcvs.org.uk.

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News

The latest news stories and updates that may be of interest to organisations working with children and families.

Trialing changes to the bulletin format

As of the next issue, we are going to trial a change to our bulletins. Due to the volume of content, we will be sending a bulletin for news and policy updates and a separate one for funding and events. We will welcome your comments on whether this improves the usefulness and experience of our bulletins. Contact june.macleod@gcvs.org.uk if you have any suggestions and feedback.

Important - Please read RE Children, Young People and Families Early Intervention Fund and ALEC Fund

There have been some amendments to the form, guidance and Q&A so make sure you read the most up to date version before submitting on your applications (on version 5 of the form) to EarlyInterventionFundsApplications@scotland.gsi.gov.uk by noon on 30th September.

The link to updated versions can be found here on the Scottish Government website.

Child Safe Scheme Announced

The Child Safe initiative will provide a quick and effective response to ensure children who become lost in Glasgow city centre are reunited with their parents or guardians as quickly as possible.

The Child Safe Zone initiative will use a variety of measures to reunite lost children with their families, with posters to be displayed around the city showing a helpline number which connects directly to the Glasgow Community Services Operations Centre. A full list of particpating locations can be found at on the council website.

Glasgow City Council reverses decision on free bus passes

GCVS is delighted to report that in a move that will offer relief to struggling parents, Glasgow City Council has reversed its decision to lower the distance threshold for free bus passes, which was due to affect 1500 pupils. More..

Named Person decision upheld

Scotland's most senior court has ruled the Named Person service is in the best interests of children and complies with law. The Named Person role, being introduced to provide a single point of contact for families, builds on the supportive role that teachers and health professionals have long offered to children, young people and parents. The Court's ruling confirmed that the legislation will have no effect on the legal, moral or social relationships within the family. Read the Court of Session's full ruling.

Glasgow's pledge to raise attainment, achievement and aspirations of all city young people

Councillor Stephen Curran, Executive Member for Education and Young People is tasking every teacher to take up Glasgow's Improvement Challenge in a bid to raise attainment and achievement and continue to build on the success that was evident in the recent published exam results. More...

Scottish Government statement on FGM

The Scottish Government has published a statement outlining its opposition to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). To access this and further resources. More...

The Year of Young People 2018 by Young Scot, Scottish Youth Parliament and Children in Scotland

To start the journey towards Scotland's Year of Young People in 2018 which will celebrate Scotland's children and young people locally, nationally and globally, preparations are taking place and are being led by young people. Read more...

If you have any news you want us to include please email your contribution to june.macleod@gcvs.org.uk.

Policy Updates

The latest publications, reports, analysis and consultations of interest to organisations and people working with children and families.

Policy

The Early Years Collaborative - Improvement tests
The Early Years Collaborative (EYC) is picking up pace with over 650 improvement tests of change now ongoing across the 32 Community Planning Partnerships. Find out more about the improvement tests

Scottish Children's Rights Implementation Monitoring Group (SCRIMG)
A partnership between the Scottish Government, SCCYP and Together, the group was established to develop a common understanding of implementation of the UNCRC in Scotland. Read the minutes of the meeting on 26 June

The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Safeguarders Panel) Regulations 2012
Scottish Government and CHILDREN 1ST are jointly reviewing the operation and management of the safeguarders panel. More...

Scottish Government Programme for Government 2015-16
The Scottish Government has published its Programme for Government 2015/16. The document sets out the legislation for the coming year, as well as summarising the Scottish Government's key achievements and main goals for the future - both legislative and non-legislative. More...

Multiple Substance Use Among Adolescents in Scotland: Profile and Trends
This report examines the prevalence of regular use of 2 or more substances among adolescents in Scotland, and key factors associated with multiple substance use. More...

The Report of the Ministerial Group on Offender Reintegration
This report provides a summary of the evidence, the themed issues discussed and presents the commitments for action from each Ministerial portfolio on the subject of better reintegrating offenders into the community following release from prison, and the role of non-justice services. More...

Consultations

Consultation on Complaints Concerning Functions Relating to the Named Person and Child’s Plan
This consultation relates to the provision in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 about the making, consideration and determination of complaints concerning functions relating to the Named Person (Part 4) and Child’s Plan (Part 5). More...

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
This consultation outlines and invites views on the Scottish Government’s proposals for a new criminal offence of ill-treatment or wilful neglect with regard to services for children under the age of 18. It also seeks views on what services should be included. More...

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) The Scottish Government's Draft Delivery Plan (2016-2020) - Consultation
This draft plan sets out the Scottish Government’s aim for removing barriers and enabling disabled people to enjoy equal access to citizenship. More..

Together’s Development Survey!
Together is conducting research to inform the development of a potential new training programme based on children’s rights, especially relating to the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. More...

UK Play Industry’s #nowhere2play Campaign
This campaign looks into the state of playgrounds and areas for children to play and calls on parents and carers across the UK to share their views on the state of local play facilities, their concerns about where their children will play in future and the role of government in protecting children’s right to play.

4Children Inquiry – Britain’s Families: thriving or surviving?
Children and families charity 4Children have recently launched a major Inquiry into modern family life in Britain, entitled “Britain’s Families: thriving or surviving”. f you run a group or a service that 4Children could visit and hold a focus group with, please contact: ThrivingorSurviving@4children.org.uk.
They are also running on-line surveys, and would like to hear from:-

children and young people about everyday family life – what is going well, and what you are finding hard. Survey link
parents and carers about your everyday family life – what is going well, and what you might be struggling with Survey link

Completed entries will be entered into a prize draw for £50 of Love to Shop vouchers.

Young Scot Survey
Young Scot is currently in the process of developing a new three year strategic plan for 2016-19 and is looking for input from young people via their online survey. Closing Date: 2nd October

Early Years Gender Stereotyping
A survey to gather information on any resources or programmes already in existence, to learn lessons from existing approaches.

GCVS Everyone’s Children Information Sharing and GIRFEC

Wednesday October 7th 9.15 – 12.45 The Albany Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6DS

Free training from GCVS for third sector organisations working in Glasgow, maximum two people per organisation.
With inputs from Information Commissioner’s Office, Scottish Government and the Third Sector.
This training is proving popular so be sure to book your place.

Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 complaints consultation

Discussion on the Consultation on Complaints relating to the provision in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 about the making, consideration and determination of complaints concerning functions relating to the Named Person (Part 4) and Child’s Plan (Part 5) led by Ronnie Hill Scottish Government GIRFEC team

Wednesday 7th October 2015 12.30 – 1.00

Woodlands Suite, Albany Centre, 44 Ashley Street G3 6DS. Confirm your attendance.

Procurement training

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) – Scotland’s free tender training service for SME’s – has launched a new programme of tender training events. Book...

Moira Anderson Foundation and Petal

Open Day Invitation , Thursday 24th September , 10am to 5pm

The Training Suite , 34 West George Street Glasgow G2 1DA

The day is aimed at both members of the public and professionals who would benefit from finding out about the range of services our organisations provide in relation to supporting people who have been affected by childhood sexual abuse and/or have been affected by murder or suicide. For information contact Janine Lamont on 01236 793428.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Specialist Children’s Services (SCS) #Engage Event
This event aims to bring everyone including children, young people and their families/carers together to a large scale event around care for a range of children and young people who have mental health problems and/or life-long/limiting health issues. Book...

Big music for minis

Fri 9th-Sun 11th October 2015 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

A weekend of concerts, workshops and creative events for babies, toddlers and children aged 0-7 years and their families, Many events free. More...

Holocaust Memorial Day Trust’s Youth Champion Glasgow Workshop

Want to encourage others not to stand by when they see acts of hatred and discrimination?
Aged 14-24 and want to develop skills in raising awareness?

If this sounds like you then sign up to the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust’s Youth Champion workshops. As the next generation, you and other young people have a voice and the strength to ensure we don’t forget the extreme acts of hatred that took place during the Holocaust and genocides past and present. During the workshop you’ll learn more about the year’s theme Don’t stand by, and explore the ways that we can make the world listen. We’ll also cover the practicalities of organising events, awareness raising projects and hear tips from other HMD Youth Champions. The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust are the charity which promotes and supports HMD across the UK. If you have any questions please get in touch with us at enquiries@hmd.org.uk. More...

Glasgow Workshop | Saturday 7 November 12-3pm

at the The Mitchell Library Book online....

Latest Funding

These are just some of the latest updates on funding that may be of interest to organisations working with children and families.

Children, Young People and Families Early Intervention Fund and Adult Learning and Empowering Communities Fund

September Deadline for Two Scottish Government Funds. Third sector organisations in Scotland can apply for funding for core costs…. from the Children, Young People and Families Early Intervention Fund and Adult Learning and Empowering Communities Fund. Closing Date: 30th September. More...

Paul Hamlyn Foundation Ideas and Pioneers Fund

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation is inviting applications from small constituted organisations that have unique ideas to improve the life chances and opportunities of individuals and communities in the UK. Closing Dates: 12th October and 9th November. More...

Erasmus+ Youth Partnership Funding Available

UK organisations and/or groups of young people active in youth work can apply for funding for funding from Erasmus+ to develop partnership based activities for the benefit of young people. Projects can last between six months and three years. Applications must include a minimum of partners from three participating countries.. The maximum grant available is €150,000.

Closing Date: 11am on 1st October 2015. More...

Erasmus+ Funding to Involve Young People in Dialogue with EU Policy Makers

Projects should give young people the opportunity to interact with decision-makers on issues of concern to young people and to influence policy. Projects can last between 3 to 24 months and do not need a partner from another country. The maximum grant available is €50,000. Closing Date: 11am on 1st October 2015. More...

Creative Scotland and Young Scot: Nurturing Talent - Time to Shine Fund

The Time to Shine Fund aims to support young people aged 14-20 who need financial help in developing their talent within the creative industry. Individual applicants can apply for grants up to £200 while groups of two more people can apply for up to £750. Closing Date: 18th October 2015. More...

The MacRobert Trust

The MacRobert Trust offers small grants to registered charities with a preference to support charities working in Scotland. Their current grant themes are : Services and Sea; Education and Training; Children and Youth; Science,Engineering and Technology; Agriculture and Horticulture. Closing Date: 31 October 2015. More...

Cattanach

The Cattanach Trust seeks applications for projects which support children from pre-birth to three years old, who are affected by levels of relative deprivation. Grants are usually between £3,000 and £25,000 a year, but may be more. Grants may be for up to 3 years, or longer in certain circumstances. Applications may be submitted at any time. More...

Resources

The Scottish Government website’s GIRFEC page contains background information , legislative information and guidance, key resources, and email updates to support GIRFEC including:-

OSCR Meeting the charity test

Scotland’s charity regulator has published guidance to make it easier to understand what it takes to become a charity and to stay within the rules on public benefit.Read the updated guidance here.

Statutory guidance Part 9 (Corporate parenting) of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014

The guidance gives corporate parents information and advice about how they should fulfil the duties set out in the Act, which came into force on 1 April 2015. Published guidance: Part 9 (Corporate parenting). Read...

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