0-25 VCS Forum Newsletter - 26th April 2023
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The next meeting of the 0-25 VCS Forum is taking place online on Tuesday 9th May from 2-3pm - we will be joined by Elaine Hurll, Principal Programme Lead Mental Health Directorate, Primary and Community Care who will be introducing the 'Your Mind Your Say' Transformation Project and needs to hear your voice as those working in the VCS across Dorset with children, young people and families - book your place now - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e...
Dorset Council Children's Services - Strategic Alliance Conference - save the date - Save the Date! (dorsetyouth.com)
Transition Roadshows For parents, carers and young people who are disabled or have special educational needs, age 14 and over.
Come and join us at one of our roadshows which provide an opportunity to meet and talk with practitioners across Education, Health and Care from Dorset Council and NHS Dorset who can help you and your young person plan for their adult life. The change from being a teenager to becoming an adult is often referred to in the world of disability as “transition”.
See venues and dates here plus more information here: Transition Roadshows (dorsetyouth.com)
Arts University Bournemouth are really excited to be the headline sponsors for the inaugural Bournemouth Writing Festival (21 – 23 April 2023). There are so many fantastic events to get involved in as part of the festival and full details can be found online: www.bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk
Lots of events are aimed at children, young people and families including creative writing workshops, a FREE sculpture trail and a fun filled reading event with Children's author, broadcaster and presenter Ali Sparkes. Ali will be leading an interactive reading of TWO books at this incredible event in aid of the Dorset Children's Foundation. Ali will be reading We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen as well as her own adventure book My Sister is a Dog. Plus, music from classical violinist Joan Martinez, and a few surprises, this event will get your kids excited about books!
Ticket proceeds will be going to the Dorset Children's Foundation and are £7 each, or £25 for two adults and two children. Further information, including a link to book, is available online here: www.bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk/ali-sparkes-reads
Nursery World EYFS: Developing a Curriculum for Your Children to Thrive - one day conference - 12th July - EYFS Conference: meet the speakers (nurseryworld.co.uk)
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Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership Newsletter - April 2023 - PDSCP APRIL 2023 – Discover your essential news and training links inside (mailchi.mp)
Don’t skip meals, Foodbanks are here to help – we know times are rough for many people, but don’t skip meals. If you need help to access food, find your nearest foodbank by clicking the link below. Foodbanks are an essential resources for many so if you can spare something for others. You can donate at most supermarkets or contact a food bank directly to see what they need: food bank | support in Dorset | Help and Kindness listings for 'food bank' in Dorset
News and information from Dorset Council about services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - April Special Educational Needs & Disabilities newsletter (mailchi.mp)
Get ready for Local Offer Live! Local Offer Live takes place 15 to 26 May. It is a partnership involving Dorset Council, Dorset Parent Carer Council (DPCC) and NHS Dorset to promote and celebrate awareness and stimulate discussion about our special educational needs and disabilities local offer. There will be a programme of events for Dorset’s children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, their families and professionals who work with them. We will also be asking people to complete the SEND 2023 survey which will inform SEND strategy development for the partnership. Contact Sean Holehouse in the Family Information Service for more information or to get involved.
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As Member Pioneer for Dorchester, I am inviting local voluntary groups and charities to apply for the next round of funding. Please share and invite to follow link to submit an expression of interest. Coop stores and funeralcare homes can also make donations to groups to the value of £150 per store or £450 donated as a collective of 3 stores. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LCFRegsiterInterest/ Co-op Local Community Fund - Register Interest Please take a few minutes to take our survey. www.smartsurvey.co.uk I would also like to find out a little more about your organisation and discuss ways Co op can support local groups. Please drop me an email to arrange a convenient time to meet. I am happy to visit or meet via online Teams chat. I look forward to hearing from you. Bev Beverley Wright Member Pioneer Parkstone and Dorchester M: 07890 439429 Working flexible, part-time hours. I will respond to emails as soon as I am able. Contact – Beverley Wright – Beverley.wright@coop.co.uk
The Albert Hunt Trust - Revenue grants up to £20,000 are available to registered charities based and working in the UK in the areas of hospice care, learning disability, mental health, the promotion of health and wellbeing, and homelessness. Applications can be made at any time.
The Benham Charitable Settlement - Grants, normally of under £2,000, are available to UK registered charities working in the UK and/or overseas for a diverse range of charitable causes, including support for the elderly, children and young people, the environment, church maintenance, the arts and sport. Applications can be made at any time in writing.
The Thompson Family Charitable Trust – Small and large grants, ranging from under £5,000 to over £1 million, are available to registered charities in England and Wales for a diverse range of charitable causes. Applications can be made at any time.
The De Brye Charitable Trust – Grants, generally for under £5,000, are available to UK registered charities working in the UK and/or (occasionally) overseas in the areas of disability, blindness. children, orphans, medicine, homelessness. social care, older people, the environment and wildlife. Applications can be made at any time in writing.
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3 Day SHARPS (Supporting Holistic Approaches – Risk, Parents and Self Harm) Training
The training objectives are to:
• Gain a wider knowledge, awareness and understanding of self-harm behaviours in young people.
• Understand the basic approaches for professionals communicating with families where the young person is self-harming
• Provide practical strategies for professionals in managing the emotional demand of working with young people who are harming themselves.
• Feel more competent/confident when working with young people who self-harm
The content of the training is based upon the work and evidence of the widely-respected FLASH parent programme, designed for parents of a young person who is exhibiting self-harming behaviour and whose behaviour is having an impact on the whole family.
The training is suitable for all healthcare professionals who consult with patients, those working in schools, social care, mental health facilities and community settings
Duration: 3 days
Time: 09.00 coffee, 09.15 start – 16.30 finish
Dates: 24th, 25th & 26th May 2023
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Tragic Accident in Weymouth - Resources for supporting young people who may have been affected - A 15 year old girl, Roxy Phillips, died in a very tragic accident near Weymouth railway station in March. Partners have been making resources available to educational settings and other places which might find them useful for supporting young people who have been affected by this tragedy. The websites that have been shared are:
YoungMinds has lots of information for young people around coping with loss, including tips and advice for expressing grief.
Mosaic is a bereavement service for children and young people in Dorset.
Dorset Youth’s Mental Health Hub includes a library of resources on topics including mental health, bereavement, self-harm and drugs and alcohol.
Kooth is an online counselling platform for young people and has a host of resources about mental health including a live chat and forums.
EDAS/REACH offers a free, confidential, judgement-free drug and alcohol service for under 25s in Dorset.
Dorset Open Door offers bereavement support for people affected by a death which may be particularly traumatic or sudden.
Anna Freud Centre listen to and learn from children and young people, work with them to build better solutions, and amplify their voices to aid better understanding of mental health conditions.
Papyrus provide advice and support for young people who may be feeling suicidal, and resources for people who are supporting them.
IMPACTASUARUS – a free tool enabling small charities to measure their impact - Impactasaurus is a completely free service that helps small charities measure and report their social impact, which can improve their chances of attracting funding. The tool has a simple 4-step process that looks really easy to understand and use.
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Transition and Young Adult Youth Worker - with NHS University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - full time - home or remote working - Diabetes https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers/vacancies#!/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Diabetes/Diabetes-v5160228?_ts=679
B Sharp are looking for a Chair of Trustees and a Music Leader - they are passionate about building a sound future for young people through music. We provided music making opportunities for over 700 children and young people from a wide variety of backgrounds across West Dorset, East Devon and South Somerset last year
Kings Big Help Out Call for Dorset Volunteers - Monday 8th May - King's Big Help Out call for Dorset volunteers. - Dorset Council news
Big4Littlemoor are inviting you to come and share in the King’s Coronation volunteer Day on Monday 8th May 1pm to 4pm at Top Club, Littlemoor. This will be a chance for the Community to come together and celebrate, promote and share volunteer experiences and opportunities. We are looking for agencies and organisations to take part to make a holistic volunteer experience for residents and families. It will be a fun day with free activities for participating residents. For more information or to book a free table contact me. Jac. Churchill, Community Project Officer/Advisor, Big4Littlemoor-Helping Hands, 07458 036288, Mon to Friday 9am to 3pm - www.big4littlemoor.com
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2023/24 Membership
Don't forget if your a Youth club or group and haven't already completed the new Dorset Youth Membership form, make sure you get this completed by the end of April. Use the button below to complete the form.
Membership formYouth Club support
The National Youth Agency have published a new support resource on the Safeguarding and Risk Management Hub. Click below to check out the new guidance on Designated Safeguarding Leads in Youth Settings.
Click HereSUN CPD programme are offering a range of sessions to professionals who work with Service children, Young Carers and estranged children. To find out more download their poster
Support for Young people
Southern Universities Network (SUN), aim to support young people aged 13 - 19 to make informed choices about their futures, whilst also supporting them to develop their progression skills. A great resource to use in Youth clubs to help young people explore their options after school. To find out more visit there website: Home - Southern Universities Network (sunoutreach.org)
