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THEMES | Children and Young People

   
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  Investing in Children

 

The Investing In Children Newsletter is now available.

 

Please click on the link below to view the newsletter. 

 

  Go To: Investing in Children Newsletter
  XS - Young Persons' Substance Misuse Service

 

XS is a multi-agency service to provide help and treatment to young people under 19 who have difficulties with drugs and/or alcohol. 

 

To view further information on the service please click on the link below. 

 

  Go To: XS - Young Persons' Substance Misuse Service Information Leaflet (608.18kb)
  New SPICE Bus Timetable

 

The new SPICE Bus timetable for November 2007 - January 2008 has been confirmed. 

 

Please click on the link below to find out when the SPICE Bus is in your area. 

 

  Go To: Spice Bus Timetable (36.6kb)
  Local Children's Board

 

The next Local Children's Board 'Involving Children's Meeting' is due to be held on Thursday 15th November, 4:30pm - 6:30pm at the Lamplight Arts Centre. 

 

  If you would like to attend the LCB meeting with a young person please contact Lisa Richardson (lisa.richardson@derwentside,gov.uk) for further details. 
  11 Million Takeover 

 

The first ever 11 MILLION Takeover Day on 23 November 2007 will be a chance for the 11 million children and young people living in England to take over from adults.

If you are interested in taking part please click on the link below for further information. 

 

  Go To: 11 Million Takeover website
  The Pride of Derwentside

 

The SPICE Citizenship Awards Ceremony was held on Monday 15th October, to award young people for their outstanding citizenship. 

 

For further information on the event please click on the link below.  

 

  Go To: The Pride Of Derwentside Article
  The Good Child Enquiry

 

A summary of the second meeting of the Goodchild Inquiry is available to download. 

 

Please click on the link below. 

 

  Go to: The Good Child Inquiry (pdf 231.73.58kb)
  Children and Young People's Participation Strategy

 

In November the Partnership endorsed the Children and Young People's Charter for Derwentside.

 

Please click on the link below to view a full version of the Strategy.

 

  Go to: Children and Young People's Participation strategy  (119.07kb) pdf
   
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Health

 
 

To address the causes of ill health by prevention, education and economic well-being

 
 
 

Environment

 
 

We will make Derwentside an attractive place to live and work

 
  Housing  
  We will make Derwentside an attractive place to live and work  
 
 

Lifelong Learning

 
 

To create a culture where people want to learn, have the opportunity to learn, and enjoy learning

 
 
 

Supporting Communities

 
 

By listening, responding and providing resources we will support people to achieve and maintain their voice

 
 

Children & Young People

Young people's engagement in decision making is actively encouraged through a wide range of organisations

 
 

Economy

 
 

To develop a diverse, thriving economy that offers opportunity and
encouragement to all

 
 
 

Community Safety

 
 

Working together we will build safe communities and reduce fear

 
 

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