Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce Understanding the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage Mandy Woodhead CYPS Learning & Development Advisor

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Housekeeping

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Take responsibility for own learning Interactive Prior learning Listen to each other Commitment to equality & diversity Confidentiality Working Agreement

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Understand the factors that may impact on the outcomes and life chances of children & young people Understand how poverty and disadvantage affects children & young people’s development Understand the importance of early intervention for children & young people who are disadvantaged and vulnerable Learning Outcomes

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Understand the importance of support and partnership in improving outcomes for children & young people who are experiencing poverty & disadvantage Understand the role of the practitioner in supporting children & young people who are vulnerable & experiencing poverty and disadvantage. Learning Outcomes

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Child Poverty Children lack parental resources and/or opportunities to participate in meaningful activities, services and relationships, and such experiences during childhood – especially over persistent periods of time – negatively affect children’s wellbeing, development and future life chances. Government’s working definition of socio-economic disadvantage

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Disadvantage Deprived of some of the basic necessities or advantages of life, such as adequate housing, medical care or educational facilities. Vulnerability A child or young person and their family who needs some additional support in order to reach the best outcomes, because of their social, economic, physical, emotional or family circumstances DCSF Narrowing the Gap Guidance 2008

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Strategic Direction of Poverty Child Poverty Act 2010 Commitment to eradicate child poverty by 2020 Cross-party commitment Frank Field’s Review on Poverty 2010 Graham Allen’s Review of Early Intervention 2011 Local Child Poverty Strategy 2011 Pupil Premium Universal Credit Poverty and Inequality in the UK: 2011 Social Mobility & Child Poverty Commission Social Mobility Strategy – ‘Opening Doors, Breaking Barriers’

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Background 1999 Labour Government made a pledge on poverty Half child poverty by 2010 Eradicate it by 2020 May 2010 – Change of Government Coalition Government have reaffirmed their commitment to this pledge on poverty

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Child Poverty Research Frank Field’s review on Poverty – published December 2010 – ‘The Foundation Years: Preventing poor children from becoming poor adults.’ Graham Allen’s review of Early Intervention – Published Summer 2011 The Child Poverty Act 2010 – Toolkit has been produce, but no formal statutory guidance for producing a local Child Poverty Needs Assessment (CPNA)

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Child Poverty Research CPNA Expose & understand why outcomes are poor locally Improve the use of resources Bring other partners to the table Generate links between poverty, de-commissioning, service design & delivery Drive multi agency activity

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Child Poverty Research Pupil Premium £430 per pupil aimed at those from deprived backgrounds. For every child receiving free school meals and those children in care Child & Working Age Poverty The Institute for Fiscal Studies, forecasts a rise in child poverty and working age poverty between 2010 – 11 and 2013 – 14.

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Child Poverty Research Universal Credit White paper published in November 2010, sets out Government’s plans to introduce legislation to reform the welfare system, by creating a new ‘Universal Credit.’ Fixed amounts specifically for children’s living costs Additional money through the Childcare element in Working Tax Credits Further income-related element added to pension credits for pensioners with dependent children

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Supporting Children & Families Every Child Matters Outcomes: Key to children and young people’s wellbeing  Stay safe  be Healthy  Enjoy and achieve  achieve Economic wellbeing  make a Positive contribution HM Government (2006) working together to Safeguard Children 1.1

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Child Poverty Issues Exercise

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Impact of poverty on children and young people’s development

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Exercise What would you See? What would they Say? How might they Behave? Physical development Social & Emotional development Communication development Intellectual development Learning CHILDREN YOUNG PEOPLE

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning BREAK TIME 15 minutes

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning RICO’S STORY

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Continuum of Need “Windscreen” Referral to social care (open Case on Integrated Children’s System [ICS]) from this point Adapted from CWDC (2009) The Common Assessment Framework for children and young people – A guide for practitioners figure 5

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning CHILD Safeguarding & Promoting Welfare CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT NEEDS PARENTING CAPACITY FAMILY & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Health Education Emotional and Behavioural Development Identity Family and Social Relationships Social Presentation Selfcare Skills Basic Care Ensuring safety Emotional warmth Stimulation Guidance & Boundaries Stability Community Resources Family’s Social Integration IncomeEmploymentHousing Wider Family Family History & Functioning Working Together to Safeguard Children

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Which children and young people are particularly vulnerable to experiencing poverty?

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Children and young people who are considered most vulnerable to experiencing poverty Disabled Children Parents with learning disabilities Gypsies and Travellers Lone Parent Families Looked after children Teenage Pregnancy

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Expensive care Reduced income Trigger event for poverty, e.g. family break up and unemployment Children with Disabilities

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Expensive care Reduced income Trigger event for poverty, e.g. family break up and unemployment Parents with learning disabilities

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Economic exclusion and discrimination – in access to employment, low employment rates Poor healthcare, social care, education and other public services Prejudice throughout the legal and criminal justice system Racism and discrimination Lack of access and discrimination in the housing sector Marginalisation and exclusion fro political participation Gypsies and Travellers

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Poorer health Economic Mental health Increased risk of low-birth weight babies 60% higher infant mortality rate Lower qualifications than their peers Lower incomes and rely more on benefits Teenage Pregnancy

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning The Role of the Practitioner

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning 10 areas experiencing highest levels of deprivation in Leicestershire RankArea nameDistrictProportion of Children living in income deprived households 1 Greenhill North EastNorth West Leicestershire54.2% 2Loughborough Warwick WayCharnwood50.1% 3Greenhill CentreNorth West Leicestershire47.4% 4Loughborough Canal SouthCharnwood42.4% 5Melton Sysonby SouthMelton42.3% 6Loughborough Midland StationCharnwood39.4% 7Loughborough Shelthorpe NorthCharnwood39.3% 8Loughborough Bell FoundryCharnwood38.4% 9Loughborough Meadow LaneCharnwood38.0% 10Earl Shilton EastHinckley & Bosworth37.0%

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning The Role of the Practitioner 1.How can you increase resilience and self confidence within c & yp through positive practice? 2.Why is it important for practitioners to have high expectations of and high ambitions for all c & yp 3.How and why should practitioners act as agents and facilitators of change in their own work setting

Together we will enable individual and Council success by supporting continuous improvement through learning Tackling poverty is everybody’s responsibility

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