A1 Greenwich Safeguarding Children Board & Greenwich Action for Voluntary Services Working Together to Build Capacity and Awareness in the Voluntary Sector

A1 Background New CVS High portion of local orgs targeting BME & CYP communities Minimal representation and engagement between CVS, VCS and GSCB

A1 Intention Establish effective : Engagement Understanding Representation of culture, faith and BME communities within Safeguarding planning

A1 The Plan Commitment Stock Clear Framework Strategic Focus Sustainable

A1 Progress Participation and Representation Information Gathering Information Sharing Training Consultation, Advice and Guidance

A1 The Process Relationship Building Flexibility Understanding the Sector Understanding Statutory Processes

A1 The Result Increased Representation Access to resources, advice and information (local & national) Enhanced Understanding Improved Policies Link between Supplementary Schools and GSCB

A1 Our Learning Universal Issues Importance of being: Opportunistic & Realistic Challenges

A1 Next Steps? Business as Usual: Responding to needs of the sector Formalise way of working

A1 Contact Information Amanda Harry Development Officer Chris Rees Children and Young Peoples Development Officer