Cranbourne/Vyne/Costello Local Children’s Partnership
CVC LCP News and Updates – October 2012
The aim of the Newsletter is to share information/news relevant to all members, avoid duplication and
ensure that partners know where to go for information/courses/services. If you would like anything
included in the Newsletter please email Margaret Cox on: m.cox@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk; Direct Line
Telephone Number: 01256 868620. Working days: Monday and Wednesday, 8.00am-4.00 pm.
The information in this Newsletter is correct at the time of printing and is subject to change.
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Diary Dates; CVC LCP Action Plan Priorities; Other Information
Funding News; Training Opportunities
Support for Young People; Half Term Activities; Support for Parents
Diary Dates - 2012-13 CVC LCP Meeting Schedule
Meetings 2013: Tuesday, 8th January; Tuesday, 12th March 2013 and Tuesday, 9th July 2013
All meetings start at 10.00 am (New start time). Venue: Cranbourne Business & Enterprise College,
Wessex Close, Basingstoke RG21 3NP. School Telephone Number: 01256 868600.
Appointment of New Chair and Vice Chair for the CVC LCP: Chair: Paul Hemmings, Deputy Headteacher,
The Costello School; Vice Chair: Tracey McCarley, Headteacher, Old Basing Infant School.
CVC LCP Action Plan 2012-13 – at the CVC LCP meeting held on 16th October it was agreed to
prioritise the following projects:
NEETS – Empower NEETS to pursue career or continued training: Partnership working with Military
Preparation Training & College (MPTC) aimed at disaffected young people aged 14-16 year.
Teenage Pregnancy – BVS, in partnership with School Health Team and Secondary Schools, to run ‘Girl
Talk’ / ‘Boy Talk’ sessions targeted at Year 9 students.
Project - young people being admitted to A&E under the influence of alcohol
Young People Attendance & Engagement –Agree common structure across the partnership and target
low attendance; Establish participation group of young people to gain their views and suggestions on
the needs of young people
Parental Attendance/Engagement - Raising targeted parents’ aspirations and qualifications and
Behaviour Management - Parents/Carers with children age 0-5 years.
Other Information
Hitting the Cold Spots – Hampshire County Council has requested that a reminder is sent to everyone.
The project provides support to vulnerable individuals and young families in Hampshire to help them to
keep warm and healthy during the winter months. The service is free and available to most people over
the age of 18 who either privately rent or own their own home. Most people will get help – either
financial or practical. The project is due to finish December 2012.
For further information or to make a referral for an Advisor to visit, contact The Environment Centre.
Free phone: 0800 804 8601 Email: staywarm@environmentcentre.com
Website: http://www.environmentcentre.com/rte.asp?id=500
Kala the Arts is a leading South Asian Dance organisation based in Basingstoke and since 1999 has
worked with nearly 250 local schools and communities creating extensive educational performances and
long term projects. Earlier this year Kala the Arts secured funding for their Heritage of Odissi Dance in
Hampshire project; Parampara (meaning traditions).
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As part of Parampara and the Anvil Arts partnership, the Kala the Arts is developing new relationships
with schools, college and community groups. They would be delighted to speak to the cluster schools
about this and to follow this up with a practical session for teachers with no cost to any of the
participants. After the session Kala the Arts will be offering a free DVD film of Parampara with booklet
which includes history of dance, culture, origins and how to teach South Asian dance in schools.
For further information please contact Clare Cody-Richardson on 01256 346699; email
parampara@kalathearts.co.uk or Sushmita Pati on sushmita@kalathearts.co.uk
Funding News
Funding for EXISTING Breakfast Clubs – Kellogg’s has announced that schools within the UK that have
an existing Breakfast Club can apply for funding through its ‘Help Give a Child a Breakfast’ programme.
Grant £450 cash; £50 Kellogg’s vouchers. No restrictions on how money is spent – food, equipment,
games, materials and staff time. Priority will go to children in greatest need i.e. area designated as
having special economic/social status; high percentage on free school meals. Very simple one page
application form – closing date: 31st January 2013. www.giveachildabreakfast.co.uk / apply for funding.
Free training and grants to START UP a Breakfast Club – ContinYou and Kellogg’s have been working
together in partnership for over twelve years and are proud to be able to offer this fantastic opportunity
– FREE training for school staff/parents/group leaders wishing to set up a NEW breakfast club in a school
or other community setting.
The training workshop will equip staff with what they need to start up and run a successful breakfast
club. Following the training leaders will be able to apply for a Best Start Breakfast Club grant of £650 to
get their breakfast club up and running. Email: breakfast@continyou.org.uk for information on training
courses.
See also Basingstoke Voluntary Services monthly Newsletter for details of funding opportunities,
together with information on: Funders top 10 tips for successful applications. To receive a copy email
Maureen Covacic at Basingstoke Voluntary Services (Email: maureen.covacic@voluntaryservices.com).
Training Opportunities
‘Working with Parents and Families’ – Parent and Family Support in Children’s Services will be running a
five day, multi-agency training which aims to equip parenting practitioners with the essential knowledge
and skills to work in partnership with parents and families effectively, to support and empower parents
to achieve positive outcomes for their children. The course is for any practitioner whose work with
parents and families constitutes a substantial/total part of their role who does not hold a minimum level
3 qualification.
The course is scheduled to take place between 9/11/12 and 6/12/12 (days of the week vary) in
Winchester from 9.30-4.30 pm. Delegates must attend all five days. Further details (costs and booking)
can be found on the Learning Zone via CK055 Working with Parents and Families or email:
julie.wells@hants.gov.uk .
Hampshire Voluntary Sector Training – if you work within Hampshire you may be eligible to access
training provided by Youth Club Hampshire & Isle of Wight (YCHIOW) on behalf of Hampshire County
Council and the Hampshire Children & Young People’s Alliance. Courses cover a range of subjects and
most are free to the voluntary sector. Sessions are delivered by YCHIOW. For more information, dates
and availability telephone: 01962 852307; website: www.ychiow.org.uk; Email: tdm.ychiow@gmail.com.
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Hampshire Constabulary – Personal Internet Cyber Safety (PICS) educational awareness programme –
will be rolled out in schools across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Programme covers: Internet Safety,
cyber bullying; consequences for potential offenders; providing positive ‘stay safe’ messages. See
Schools Communications – SC008780 dated 1.10.12 for more information.
Email
chris.white@hampshire.pnn.police.uk If your school has not been contacted by the end of October.
Support for Young People
Training for 16-25 year old unemployed young people - Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service will be
delivering two 12-week full-time Prince’s Trust programmes in the Basingstoke area for 16-25 year old
unemployed young people. This is a once in a life opportunity to plan for the future, CV writing, gain
new skills and qualifications. At the finish of the course three in four young people move into work,
education or training.
Start dates for the Basingstoke area: 21st January and 6th May 2013. Contact number for Basingstoke:
07918 887865. For further details and/or start dates in other areas contact 023 8062 6706 or email
princes-trust@hantsfire.gov.uk.
NEET Provider Information – for an updated list of NEET Training providers in Basingstoke, contact
details, courses, qualifications
www.basingstokeconsortium.com.
and
progression
see
Basingstoke
Consortium
website:
October Half Term Activities 2012 for Young People
Four Lanes ‘Planet Holiday’ Club - Four Lanes Junior Community School, Chineham RG24 8PQ.
www.fourlanescentre.com. Tel: 01256 810499.
Fun House Holiday Club – Daneshill Industrial
www.funhousebasingstoke.co.uk. Tel: 01256 471066.
Play Council Holiday Club - Winklebury
www.basingstokeplay.org.uk Tel: 01256 844847.
Community
Estate,
Centre,
Basingstoke
Winklebury
RG24
8NS.
RG23
8BN.
Activities for Young People – Saturday, 10th November and Saturday, 1st December 2012 - RSCBAS Play
– open access play schemes at the following locations, no pre-booking required.
Saturday, 10th November 14.00-15.55 hours
Rucstall Community Centre - Black Dam
The Ridgeway Centre – Buckskin
Saturday, 10th November 10.00-11.55 hours
Oakridge Hall for All - Oakridge
Saturday, 1st December 14.00-15.55 hours
Viables Centre – Brighton Hill
Fort Hill Community Centre or Sycamore Centre, Winklebury – Venue to be confirmed.
Website: www.rcsplayservices.org.uk/home; Tel: 01794 522106. Email: rcsbasplay@romsey.hans.sch.uk
Support for Parents
Supporting Troubled Families – thank to all schools who responded to the request for urgent
information on behalf of Mike Penny, chair of the Supporting Troubled Families Group.
Next issue of Newsletter December 2012 – deadline for inclusion of information Monday, 10th December. Email: m.cox@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk. Tel: 01256 868620.
Next CVC LCP Meeting: 10.00 am, Tue, 8th January 2013, Cranbourne Business & Enterprise College.
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