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

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

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

4. A1 The Plan Commitment Stock Clear Framework Strategic Focus Sustainable

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

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

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

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

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

10. A1 Contact Information Amanda Harry Development Officer 02089214477 safeguardingboard@greenwich.gov.uk Chris Rees Children and Young Peoples Development Officer 02088581363 Chris.rees@gavs.biz