Angus Joint Management and Commissioning Group

	Angus Joint Management and Commissioning Group - Childrens Services
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To promote Childrens Services by promoting and overseeing the Angus Childrens Services Plan

Introduction to the Joint Management and Commissioning Group (Children's Services) UN Convention on the Rights of Child 1998 2003/04 Progress and achievements The Angus Community Plan Progress Report and Review 2003/04 Introducation to the Joint Management and Commissioning Group (Children's Services) The Joint Management and Commissioning Group for Children’s Services was established by the Angus Community Planning Partnership, as a sub group of the Angus Healthy, Safe and Caring Communities Partnership. Their remit is to look specifically at Children’s Services. The Children’s group is working to promote and oversee implementation of the ‘Angus Children’s Services Plan: Working Together for Children and Families 2002-2004’. The Children’s Services Plan was produced jointly by a partnership involving Angus Council, NHS Tayside and Angus LHCC along with colleagues in the voluntary sector and other statutory agencies. The plan sets out agreed objectives for taking forward services for children and families 2002-2004, guided by the Scottish Executives Strategic Framework for Children’s Services and the Child Health Template (2001).

UN Convention on the Rights of Child 1998

The Children’s Services Plan developed under the influence of the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child 1998. The Convention states that children have a range of rights including the following rights which are particularly relevant to Community Planning:-

Article 12 - the right to be involved in decisions that affect them

Article 2 - the principle that all rights apply irrespective of race, gender, and sexuality i.e. the operation of non-discrimination

Article 29 - the right to the fullest education to prepare for adult life

Article 31 - the right to leisure, play and participation on cultural and artistic activities

Articles 6 & 24 - the right to highest attainable standards of health

Angus Children’s Services Plan focuses on:-

Taking account of the views of children, young people and their families
Promoting the well-being of children and young people in Angus (including services provided through social work, education and health)
Children in Need
Children who are Looked After

2003/04 Progress and achievements

2003 Achievements

Expansion of Strathmore Avenue respite centre for children with disabilities to include two bedrooms.
Appointment of co-ordinator for children with complex disabilities and special needs.
Appointment of mental health workers for children and young people
Appointment of mental health worker and public health nurse within family support teams.
Establishment of children’s team within Angus Joint Strategic Support Unit.
Publication of Angus Childrens Services Plan 2002 – 2004.
Angus Child Protection Committee hosted a National Standards consultation day and produced a comprehensive response to the first draft of the National Standards and to proposals relating to the Reform of Child Protection Committees.
Three Local Multi-Agency Resource Teams (LMART) have been created to facilitate joint work and planned of services for young people who are presenting troubled or troublesome behaviour.

The Angus Community Plan Progress Report and Review 2003/04

The Angus Community Plan Progress Report and Review 2003/04 details partnership priorities for the coming 12 months and beyond. Against each of these priorities, activities have been identified with timescales, partners involved and the intended outcome - allowing you to see what is planned to deliver on your priorities.

OUTCOME/RESULT	TARGET/PRIORITY	MILESTONES/ACTIVITIES	TIMESCALE	PARTNERS
Universal provision for all children and families	Expand and develop a range of provision to children and families which meets their needs	Increase number of childminding places across Angus	March 2005	Angus Council, Scottish Childminding Association
		Develop Access to toddler provision across Angus	March 2005	Angus Council, Scottish pre School Play Association
		Develop Childcare and Education services to children with special needs	March 2005	Angus Childcare Partnership
		Develop Angus Play Strategy	March 2005	Angus Childcare Partnership
		Investigate family friendly work practices across Angus	March 2005	Angus Childcare Partnership
		Consider early intervention and prevention with children and family	March 2005	Angus Childcare Partnership, Angus Council
Promote the health and well-being of children and young people across Angus	Child and Adolescent Mental Health	Progress local child and adolescent mental health plan	March 2005	NHS Tayside, Angus Council, Service Users
	Children with complex needs	Progress plans for children with complex needs moving into adult services	March 2005	NHS Tayside, Angus Council, Service Users
	Child Protection	Move towards implementation of National Standards and recommendations with National Review of child protection	March 2006	Angus Child Protection Committee
	Looked after children	Progress Learning with Care training for all staff working with looked after children	March 2005	Angus Council
	Substance Misuse	Progress inter-agency protocols for children and families where substance misuse is a problem	March 2005	Resources not yet identified
		Progress provision of Drugs Support Workers	March 2005	New Opportunities Fund
	Sexual Health	Reduce unintended pregnancies and Sexually Transmitted Infections	March 2005	Angus Council, NHS Tayside
Develop services for children affected by drug and alcohol issues of a parent	Expand support to children and families across Angus affected by drug and alcohol issues	Progress inter-agency protocols for children and families where substance misuse is a problem	March 2005	Angus Council, Angus Drug & Alcohol Action Team
		Progress provision of Drugs Support workers	March 2005	Angus Council, Angus Drug & Alcohol Action Team
Continue to develop available services for children in need to provide enhanced support to children and their families	Expansion of respite care services to children with special needs	Appoint a special needs development officer to liaise with voluntary sector and other agencies to develop respite for children with special needs	March 2005	Angus Council, Angus Childcare Partnership
Continue to improve working arrangements for joint working between agencies involved in child protection investigations	Improve inter-agency working and ensure maximum protection for children deemed to be at risk	Progress joint Police/Social Work headquarters	March 2005	Angus Council, Tayside Police, NHS Tayside
		Move towards implementation of National Standards and recommendations with National Review of child protection	March 2006	Angus Child Protection Committee

For more information download the Joint Management and Commissioning Group for Childrens Services section (PDF 252K) of the Angus Community Plan Progress Report and Review 2003/04