1. developing people, improving young lives North East IYSS Leads meeting Sunderland Glass Centre 8 th August 2007

2. 2 Purpose & Objectives Purpose The IYSS group meetings were established to: Share progress and discuss common issues Shape GO/TDA support Build a picture of progress across the region Agenda 10 – 10.30 – Update Round the table progress from each LA, what’s working well and what challenges are people facing. Update from GO & TDA on their activity 10.30 – 11.00 - Self Assessment A regional update of progress towards TYS implementation is likely to be required in October. In this session we will look at what was learned from the recent completion of the assessments and any themes that emerged 11.00 – 11.45 - Forthcoming events and TDA/GO support TDA/GO are providing support until March 08. This session will look at the dates that are currently planned for the regional events and estimate likely attendance levels. It will also be an opportunity for authorities to add thoughts to how we can provide maximum value between now and March 08. 11.45 – 12.00 - AOB

3. 3 Update Each LA Round the table, what is working well and what are the challenges – 5 mins each From GO/TDA Update incl. Youth Strategy Meetings held with: Workshops in Hartlepool & Sunderland to kick start the process Presentation to YJB managers, regionally and nationally – keen to be involved Planned meetings with CAMHS, LAC and possibly a VCS event

4. 4 IYSS in the 10 year Youth Strategy All local areas are in the process of integrating their youth support services to improve local responsiveness to young people’s needs and support their participation in learning. By 2008, local integrated youth support services will be: Working to prevent problems occurring, rather than simply intervening when they do Working together more effectively to support the positive development of all young people, but with a clear focus on those experiencing disadvantage Providing improved information, advice and guidance to young people to support them to make better choices both in and outside learning Providing targeted support for the most vulnerable teenagers involving tailored packages of education, informal learning opportunities, and personal support to help address more complex problems

5. 5 IYSS in the 10 year Youth Strategy The Government is putting in place reforms, announced in Youth Matters to provide integrated targeted support for the most vulnerable and difficult to reach young people, including those who are not in school or other forms of education, and those in the youth justice system, and their families. These reforms, which are currently being implemented in all Local Authorities, acknowledge that services need to respond differently to young people in these circumstances, drawing on the strengths of multiple agencies working closely together. Through lead professionals and multi-agency teams, drawn from the full range of local services for young people, including social care, CAMHS and Youth Offending Teams, they will receive help to access whatever services necessary to remove barriers to participation and prevent problems escalating, with ongoing support from an adult they can trust.

6. 6 Self Assessment At the June meeting we proposed completions of self assessment as a dry run before the department request information in October Learning from those returned Feedback from around the room Looking forward to October

7. 7 Self Assessment - Example Results Page

8. 8 Self Assessment - Common themes in the Key processes Strengths CAF (All) Appropriate settings for services Information Sharing Development Areas Lead Professional (All) Identifying young people early Interventions in universal settings Evidence approach for interventions

9. 9 Self Assessment - Learning from the conditions for success Locally owned case for change All the assessments had different strengths and challenges Learning: With so many at either planning to meet or deploying how this informs the implementation of the core processes is key Multi Agency Working Clear role for schools and multi agency structures emerged as strengths An area of development lots of “plans to meet” Sustainability As expected, included in plans but focus in other areas at the moment

10. 10 Self Assessment - Your feedback Perceived value of the self assessment Time and resources taken to complete Usefulness of results How it can be used for the October view of progress?

11. 11 Planned events The following slides show the planned events in the NE. Areas for discussion: Size of events – how many attendees from each authority? Which authorities will attend which events? Table an additional event focused on school engagement Broader question of other GO/TDA support before March 08

12. 12 Regional events supporting the delivery framework 18 th (Newcastle) or 25 th September (Durham) – Key Delivery Elements: Identifying vulnerable young people early Building a clear picture of individual needs Early intervention via universal settings Effective lead professional practices Appropriate settings for services Effective support across transitions A focus on preventative services Information sharing An evidence-based approach to intervention To book onto events please send attendee names and contact details to tys.events@tda.gov.uktys.events@tda.gov.uk Contents An exercise where each Local Authority shares the progress they have made in this area of the framework Common Assessment Framework & Lead Professional – presentations of good practice Practical demonstration of tools which can support the development of: –Prevention –Support across transition points –Interventions Time allocated for each local team to plan their next steps Time allocated for networking with colleagues from across the region

13. 13 Regional events supporting the delivery framework 23 rd October (Newcastle) Multi-agency working: An effective structure for multi-agency working A clear role for schools and colleges Structures to target those outside the formal education structure Strong supervision and support for practitioners Workers feeling equipped and trained Long term workforce development Terms and conditions to support multi-agency working To book onto events please send attendee names and contact details to tys.events@tda.gov.uktys.events@tda.gov.uk Contents An exercise where each Local Authority shares the progress they have made in this area of the framework Examples of the multi agency teams the TYS pathfinders developed to support their models Practical demonstration of tools which can support the development of: –Creating a drive for change across teams - Mapping the young person’s journey –Designing/evaluating your own multi agency team/s –Examining the barriers to multi agency working Time allocated for each local team to plan their next steps Time allocated for networking with colleagues from across the region

14. 14 Regional events supporting the delivery framework 7 th November (Durham) & 5 th December (Newcastle) – Engaging Schools: Objectives Understand the relationship between Extended Services and Integrated Youth Support, and explore the opportunities and challenges of building coherence between the agendas Illustrate the explicit link between Every Child Matters, standards and attainment Learn from examples of effective practice relating to early intervention in schools and providing swift and easy access to targeted youth support, including learning from the Early Intervention and Support Pathfinder Develop effective partnership arrangements between LAs, other Children’s Trust partners and schools, including joint local action planning and commissioning of services Explore the use of CAF in schools and how it links with the overall guidance to LAs, Children Trust partners and schools for providing Swift and Easy Access Begin to create action plans for taking agendas forward, including identifying partners who need to be involved and key milestones for implementation To book onto events please send attendee names and contact details to tys.events@tda.gov.uktys.events@tda.gov.uk Other information This event is suitable for between 4 -6 senior individuals per authority: Lead officers for Extended Services and Integrated Youth Support Key officers involved in developing and leading the delivery of Extended Services in schools and wider schools reforms (e.g. ESRA, School Improvement, Head teachers, PSA coordinator, WAMG representatives) Leaders of key services that work directly with schools to provide support to young people with complex needs (e.g. CAMHS, PCT Commissioner)

15. 15 Regional events supporting the delivery framework Date in January 08 to be agreed – Sustainability: Families, carers and communities shaping services A planning process focused on sustainability A focus on continuous improvement A clear fit to Local Area Agreements and wider TYS/ IYS strategy To book onto events please send attendee names and contact details to tys.events@tda.gov.uktys.events@tda.gov.uk Contents An exercise where each Local Authority shares the progress they have made in this area of the framework Practical demonstration of tools which can support the development of: –Engaging families, carers and communities in the ongoing assessment of services Time allocated for each local team to plan their next steps Time allocated for networking with colleagues from across the region

16. 16 Appendix - Others sources of support and guidance available TYS toolkit http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/deliveringservices/targetedyouthsupport/ Self Assessment tool http://www.remodelling.org/TYSdeliveryframeworktool/ CD ROM Due out in next 2 weeks, copies will be sent to GONE and will also be available from Orbital direct. Contact details to follow. TYS guide http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/resources-and-practice/IG00206/ TYS DVD http://www.tda.gov.uk/remodelling/targetedyouthsupport/tysvideo.aspx

17. 17 AOB & then to finish your feedback Even better if What went well