Action for Children are establishing a team of specialist full time and short break foster carers. If you have a desire to give children and young people a chance at a brighter future by offering them stability, care and support; if you can show understanding at the same time as creating positive boundaries and rewards, then you could be part of the team.
The Greater Manchester Safeguarding Procedures was updated at the end of November. The procedures have been written so as to be part of the wider goal of improving the overall wellbeing of children and provide a framework for an integrated approach to safeguarding children from harm. The procedures reflect current legislation and accepted best practice. Click here to read the procedures
As I write this, the team are just about to head over to the Mechanics Institute for today's Emergency Voluntary Sector Assembly event to discuss the impact of Council budget proposals on the work of the voluntary and community groups in Manchester.
Called for by Tony Lloyd, and chaired by Ann Coffey MP, the Coffey Inquiry is looking into the issue of child sexual exploitation.
The inquiry will speak to agencies, experts, victims and their families, as well as drawing together the range of reports published on specific cases and the broader issue of child sexual exploitation. Where possible, evidence will be heard in public. The inquiry will then report back with recommendations on how agencies can work better together to respond effectively to the issue.
Manchester City Council has launched the main consultation on its 2015-17 budget options, along with a number of individual consultations on specific elements.
Options for consultation were agreed by the council’s Executive on Wednesday 26 November.
They aim to address an estimated funding shortfall of £59m in 2015/16, potentially rising to £90 million in 2016/17.
Manchester City Council has commissioned an independent review of arrangements for dealing with Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).
It will be conducted by Sheila Taylor of the National Working Group.
The aim of the review is to identify where things are working well and what needs to be improved.
Sheila is keen to ensure that the voluntary and community sector have input into the review.
Discussions will focus on your understanding, experiences and approaches to CSE
The event will be on 8 December at Manchester Town Hall.
A lot of people in the local voluntary sector are going to be very angry today. They’re going to feel threatened, undervalued, rejected and hopeless. The Council’s budget proposals will make horrible reading for many people who’ve been working very hard for a long time to make a difference in the city. For some groups this will mean cuts to services and activities. For many it will mean many job losses – the sector is an employer too, after all. For some this may be the last straw and we may see the end of a number of organisations that have made a great contribution to the city.
The £1 million Fund is looking to support the growth, increased effectiveness and measurement of impact of projects, led by not- for- profit organisations, aimed at improving children’s cognitive development through actively engaging parents in their children’s learning. It will be looking for projects primarily targeted at children from disadvantaged backgrounds aged between 2-6.
Funding for the projects will range from £50,000-£200,000 over a funding period of two to three years, with project delivery starting between April and September 2015.
Health and Social Care courses
Latest courses from Manchester Adult Education Service.
LEVEL 1 AWARD WORKING WITH ADULTS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE.
This qualification develops a basic knowledge of the adult social care sector. It covers the type of job roles and services within it, the role of communication and the importance of valuing the individuals being cared for.
LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS Fast Track (20 Weeks)
Commissioning the School Nurse Service/ Schools Health Partnership
The school nursing service is a public health service for every child of school age. It aims to make sure children and their families receive a core programme of preventative health care and additional care if they need it.