Partnership Manager who agreed to explore. Work of post 16 steering which meet on a quarterly, sharing information and employment opportunities. On the 26th January the JCP Partnership Manager held a ‘Job Fair’ in Overmonnow Family Learning Centre to launch the digital for claimants and a range of employers and providers were there to show case their opportunities. Approximately 25 young people aged 16 -24 years attended the event. Carry out a mapping exercise to identify what volunteering opportunities available to young people across Monmouthshire. Volunteering Subgroup One off piece of work All partners aware of MV programme and ensure young people register when carrying out volunteering work Links to WB in schools for volunteering section Clear referral pathway through GAVO for MV; all partners able to register and update progress on volunteer Introduction of a Volunteer Induction handbook used by all partners as model of good practice and consistency Deliver workshops based on the young peoples ‘risk factors’ i.e. substance misuse, anti social behaviour, peer pressure etc. Targeted Youth Support Subgroup Weekly sessions for 2 per week. The Positive Futures project is running a pilot and working with 9 young people. The indications are very positive.
to ensure this happens i.e. wheelchair basketball. Outcome 2: Young People manage their emotions and relationships effectively 2.1 Number of young people referred for specialist support 2.2 Number of young people who show an improvement in emotional wellbeing Deliver workshops based on the young peoples ‘risk factors’ i.e. substance misuse, anti-social behaviour, peer pressure etc. Help people manage their anger Enable quicker response time to dealing with people in crisis Targeted Youth Support Subgroup Weekly sessions for 2 hours per week Positive Futures project delivers workshops depending on the needs of the group i.e. peer pressure, substance misuse, acceptable and unacceptable behaviour A reducing Anger day was held for young people who find it difficult to manage their anger (hosted by the Youth Service) Clear Referral process for all partners to aid quicker response time to dealing with young people in crisis 9 young people engaged. indications are that feedback so far is very positive. Positive feedback received – data available from the Youth Service on request Referrals received into Counselling; Choices; Housing; ABHB- Data available on request Outcome 3: Young People have access to effective support 3.1. Number of young people who have access to effective support Tailored Positive Future sessions delivered to the group’s with identified need. Targeted Youth Support Subgroup Weekly sessions for 2 hours per week 9 young people engaged. Early indication are that feedback so far is very positive.
Host a LGBT support group regularly throughout the county. LGBT training delivered to partner agencies across the County to raise awareness of the issues facing the LGBT community. Deliver presentations to school assemblies to raise awareness of LGBT and empower young people. Prevention Service Packages delivered depending on need. Meeting held monthly across Monmouthshire Programmed and advertised through the IYO to partners Ongoing: 6 presentation have taken place within comprehensive schools Ongoing: Prevention Service – interventions available to young people who are showing signs of offending behaviour through tailored intervention. 10 young people attend every month 60 people attended training to date. Very positive feedback from users – data available from Youth Service. Presentations to school assemblies have taken place to raise awareness and empower young people facing these issues to seek support. Referrals made Prevention: 9 Restorative Justice: 45 Completed successfully Prevention: 7
3.2 Number of young people who show a reduction in need after intervention. 3.3 Number of people entering and re-entering the criminal justice system JAFF/TAF services – responsible for agencies to ensure young people and families receive appropriate support. Deliver a “raising awareness” session to Senior Managers of SSD. Two projects running concurrently in Caldicot and Chepstow engaging young people in planned diversionary activities Referrals to JAFF/TAF are made when need is identified Young people referred through targeted sub group Sub group members attend some TAF meetings One planned session delivered: A raising awareness session was delivered by Monmouthshire Housing to Senior Managers of SSD to enable better communication links between housing providers and SSD services. Restorative Justice: 45 Staff are better informed and this will enable better planning of services for the future based on potential need. Deliver the way into work programme. Employment and Learning Opportunities Sub-group 6 week course of daily support and provision 33 people aged 18 -24 years access effective support through the Way into Work Programme 9 entered into employment and have come off JSA – Job Seeker Allowance. The remaining 24 are still engaged in provision or independent
Conduct bi-annual Safeguarding survey for LSCB on how safe young people feel highlighted that LAC young people are not confident in attending youth provisions across the county Hold consultation road shows with young peoples across the 4 main towns in Monmouthshire Hold topic specific consultations across the 4 main towns in Monmouthshire focussing on: More accessible coffee shops for young people Youth shelters in open spaces. and Community Development Subgroup Hosted 5 sessions across county in June 2014 Coffee shops being piloted through youth service in Abergavenny and Monmouth held in youth centres Jan-March 2015 Meetings have taken place with head of Recreational services regarding the youth shelters to discuss design and costings to be shared with young people 480 young people took part across the week. Intelligence gathered provided and informed work programme for 2015 The 72 Young people who took part were happy to engage with staff and developed a sense of belonging regarding their informed decisions/suggestions i.e. – Young people were able to express their opinions and be listened to. Talked about being able to socialise safely with their peers Felt they were empowerment within their own communities Enabled young people to contribute to their society and have a voice