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CHYP IN

NCVS has established CHYP IN, an information network for the voluntary sector about Every Child Matters and the changing children's and young people's services agenda.  There are over 250 voluntary and community groups in this information network.  NCVS produces a newsletter, CHYP IN, convenes a voluntary sector reference group, circulates consultation information and holds CHYP IN events for the voluntary sector three times a year. 

Commissioning and VCS views (3 September 2008)

The purpose of this meeting is to develop a collective voluntary and community sector (VCS) view of the commissioning of children's and young people's services in Newcastle.  This will be in order to influence the review by the Children and Young People Strategic Partnership Executive of the Children's Services Commissioning Framework in October.  For more information click here.

NCVS has produced some briefing papers for CHYP IN to support involvement in the Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership.  To view please click on a link below to open the document in a separate window:

Extended services through schools (PDF, 131kb)

Getting ready for procurement and tendering in the new commissioning world (PDF, 128kb)

Integrated working and common assessment frameworks (PDF, 84kb)

Quality assurance in VCS work with children and young people (PDF, 105kb)

Results accountability and performance accountability (PDF, 96kb)

Reference Group

NCVS convenes a voluntary sector reference group to discuss issues relating to Every Child Matters and to link to partnerships in Newcastle implementing Every Child Matters.  The group currently meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

Newcastle Voluntary Youth Sector Forum

NCVS services the Newcastle Voluntary Youth Sector Forum which has a rep on the Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership.

Regen Project

The Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership is a theme group of the Local Strategic Partnership known as the Newcastle Partnership.  Voluntary sector involvement with the Local Strategic Partnership is supported by the Regen Project team and the Regen Forum.

For more information or to be added to the CHYP IN mailing list please contact Pam Jobbins or Martin Gollan