Policies & Support Material
Below are the latest policy & support documents relating to the voluntary sector.
The Voluntary Sector Skills Landscape
The landscape that voluntary organisations need to operate in is undergoing rapid andconsiderable changes following the formation of a Coalition Government, new legislation, new ideas about how to address the public spending deficit and more information about the role that the voluntary sector should play. All of which have a direct impact on a national skills strategy for the voluntary sector. For more information please click here Voluntary Sector Skills Landscape
The Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board is pleased to announce that its new user friendly website is now live.
As well as the revised HSCB Child Protection & Safeguarding Children Procedures 2010, you will find lots of useful information, guidance and support at http://www.hertssafeguarding.org.uk
New! Updated Vetting & Barring Information
Information Sheet June 2010
A-DASH - Drugs Support for Young People
A-DASH Leaflet
A-DASH Handbook
DCSF Voluntary Strategy Plan
Voluntary organisations are facing the double pressure of increased demands for their services and reduced income. Children, young people and families are also experiencing additional challenges. So it is increasingly important that DCSF (Dept for Children, Schools and Families) and its third sector (voluntary) partners work even more closely together.
This document builds on the third sector strategy that was published in 2007 by the then Department for Education and Skills, and aims to improve the joint relationship with third sector organisations.
Voluntary Sector Strategy Plan
Hertfordshire's VCS Engage Action Plan
www.hertsdirect.org/yrccouncil/hcc/csf/childrenstrust/vcsengage
Hertfordshire's Children's Trust Partnership plan
Children and Young People's Plan 09-11.pdf
Every Child Matters
Every Child Matters is the governments framework of enhancing
partnership working amongst all professionals working with young people.
www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
Clear Expectations
Clear Expectations.pdf
Childrens Trust - Stautory Guidance and Regulation (Consulation until 29th January 2010)
Childrens Trusts - Statutory Guidance and Regulations
Children Matter East
Children Matter East - Autumn 09 Newsletter