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Improving care outcomes and experiences

CELCIS Partnership Group

Friday 17 August 2012, 1.30-4.30 AGENDA

1.30-1.40 Welcome and Purpose of Meeting Minutes of Last Meeting - For Approval 1.40-1.50 Matters Arising / Action 1.50-2.20

Romy Romy

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Children & Young People Bill 2.20-2.50 Update from CELCIS and Members 2.50-3.45 CELCIS Business Plan discussion (small groups) (Short Coffee Break at 3.15)

Are the outcomes delineated in the logic model the right outcomes as per your understanding of CELCIS?

Is the purpose of CELCIS activities in the Business Plan made clearer with the logic model now as the frame, as requested at last meeting?

Are there other gaps which should be addressed by CELCIS?

How might these be addressed, including consideration

Louise Hill Members / Jennifer Steven

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Purpose of PG Meeting:

Children and Young People’s Bill: To give members the opportunity to share their views on the Bill and the proposed CELCIS consultation process, and to contribute to the CELCIS response as desired.

Sharing Practice: To update members on recent progress made by CELCIS and agree how members will share examples of practice.

CELCIS Business Plan: To explore the links between the CELCIS Logic Model, the Business Plan and Resource Breakdown. To influence the development of CELCIS’ initial Values and Principles.

CELCIS Stakeholder Engagement: To enable members to shape the formation of the Themed Advisory Groups. To update members on the Participation Model for Children and Young People.

CELCIS Strategic Steering Group: To inform the September meeting of the Strategic

Steering Group

of any partnership working opportunities? 3.45-4.15 Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Verbal Update & Proposal for Themed Advisory Groups 4.15-4.30 Date & Purpose of Next Meeting Date of Next Meeting: 21 November, 2-5pm

Louise Anusas Romy

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1 Improving care outcomes and experiences

CELCIS PARTNERSHIP GROUP

3 MAY 2012, SCVO OFFICES, GLASGOW

MINUTE OF MEETING

Partnership Group

Romy Langeland Chair, CELCIS

Terry Mclean Head of Social Work, Associate Head, Robert Gordon University (RGU)

John Rafferty Head of Faculty for Education, Care and Sport, Langside College

Barbara Hudson Director, British Association of Adoption & Fostering (BAAF)

Phil Barton Educating through Care Scotland (EtCS) & Director, Starley Hall School

Angela Morgan Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) & Director, Includem

Beth Smith Director, Multi Agency Resource Centre (MARS)

Dorothy Hawthorn ADSW Representative (Head of Child Care and Criminal Justice, Renfrewshire Council)

In attendance:

Jennifer Davidson Director, CELCIS

Steven Paterson Depute Director, CELCIS

Louise Anusas Stakeholder Participation Lead, CELCIS

Kirsty Anderson Admin Support, Strategic Policy Implementation Hub, CELCIS

Apologies: Anne Neilson, Sara Lurie, Ilona Richards and Duncan Dunlop

WELCOME AND PURPOSE OF MEETING

1. Romy Langeland (RL) welcomed everyone to the second meeting of the Partnership

Group noting that the main business of the day would be discussion of the business plan

and the participation model for children and young people.

MINUTES / MATTERS ARISING

2. The minute of the previous meeting was agreed. The group was particularly grateful

for the helpful summary paper prepared for circulation to networks. Action points had been

completed and the following matters were arising:

Biographies of members were outstanding and the Group asked for a prototype to

be sent round to aid completion.

ACTION 1: Prototype biography of members to be sent to the group.

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A discussion took place on the role of Vice Chair as members did not feel deputising

for RL was feasible given their other full time roles. There were also issues around

conflicts of interest, representation of the Partnership Group (PG) views on the

Strategic Steering Group (SSG) and the person being a conduit of information

between the two groups. It was agreed that the person should represent the PG and

not one sector in particular as this could change over time. It was also agreed that

there could be a standing item at the end of each PG for the nominee to take

particular items to the SSG and feedback to the PG, albeit members felt confident

that CELCIS would ensure PG views were taken into account on the SSG.

ACTION 2: Nominees for the new role of Vice Chair, as outlined above, to RL.

CELCIS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

3. Steven Paterson (SP) updated that the Partnership Agreement circulated had been

updated further to discussions at the last meeting. He would now redraft the section on the

role of Vice Chair and recirculate to members for approval and sign-off.

ACTION 3: SP to redraft Partnership Agreement to incorporate comments on the role of

Vice Chair and recirculate to members for approval and sign-off.

UPDATE FROM CELCIS AND MEMBERS

4. Jennifer Davidson (JD) updated on progress informing the PG that CELCIS was in the

final stages of recruitment to new posts being advertised this month – with some excellent

appointment made thus far. There was a shift in services CELCIS was delivering e.g. in terms

of running down some of the courses previously delivered at Langside with eight posts

concluding in September. JD outlined that these people had given huge support and were

foundational to the improvement process within the residential sector and it was hoped we

could move toward another model of funding e.g. around a pilot course for foster carers.

John Rafferty (JR) commented that the run down of courses had been well managed.

5. In light of the recent published report of the Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) by Sherriff

Anderson, JD outlined that CELCIS would support LA activities in terms of a suicide

prevention strategy for looked after children in its delivery of an 18 month programme with

seminars, training and consultancy to local authority and health board senior managers and

practitioners across Scotland. Phil Barton (PB) also welcomed the letter from CELCIS that

had been circulated to the residential sector yesterday. CELCIS would be posting a briefing

paper on its website and JD informed the group that proposals from the FAI would be

brought to a future PG meeting.

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6. Operationally, SP updated that CELCIS was moving office the week commencing 16

July and notice of the exact date would be communicated to members. An open day for the

new office would be arranged and the meeting room would be available for use by PG

members.

7. JD then asked the PG to update on a project their organisation was leading on. PB

updated that EtCS was working on a project with Scotland Excel around outcomes, to be

piloted next year, which linked to the work of the LACSIG commissioning Hub. Work on the

secure care contract followed by the foster care contract had allowed the residential sector

to avoid some of the pitfalls.

8. Dorothy Hawthorn (DH) informed the group of the work of Karen Nowland around

concurrency planning saying that a study visit was planned to England to find out how it

operates in practice there. DH explained that concurrency planning could mean placing

children with prospective full time carers whilst doing rehabilitative work with birth parents

rather than the current system where children have to fit around the adults’ needs. A pilot

was taking place with a small number of very young children from across the Clyde Valley.

9. Terry McLean (TM) updated that CELCIS at RGU was planning a study trip around

social pedagogy to Denmark in September which will include four looked after young

people, informing the group that RGU had sent students there in the past. He would be

contributing a paper to the SIRCC journal.

10. Angela Morgan (AM) commented that we need to recognise the drivers in LAs and

the huge variations in starting points; she felt one of the major themes was struggling to

maintain quality in the face of that, with third sector agencies having to draw a line in the

sand in terms of what they could provide.

11. Beth Smith (BS) commented that MARS were involved in many projects and that

examples given thus far had included CELCIS or looked after children when many of the

projects she was involved in included vulnerable children more generally. She felt in

particular that the child protection, abuse and neglect agenda and progress made there had

fallen away recently.

12. Barbara Hudson (BH) asked for greater clarity on the criterion of projects to share

and on what basis they were to be shared and it was agreed that JD and SP would agreed a

way forward. Members could perhaps share projects they are involved with in advance of

the meeting with CELCIS choosing one or two for focus.

ACTION 4: SP and JD to consider the group’s comments and agree a way forward in regard

to projects to share in advance of PG meetings.

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CELCIS BUSINESS PLAN

13. SP introduced the draft business plan that had been circulated explaining that the

plan had been prepared in this format to enable contributions from the Partnership Group.

Activities, outputs and outcomes would populate the Corporate Plan and would tie into the

Business Plan and the CELCIS Hub work plans. SP explained that activities therein were what

were planned and there was scope and capacity for further work. The following comments

were made:

The plan was helpful, comprehensive and easy to read however it was currently very

output as opposed to outcome configured. SP commented that a column would be

added on how we would measure progress toward outcomes and JD added that

once the logic models were agreed internally, the strategic links between outcomes,

outputs and activities would be clearer.

It was felt there was lots of expertise and good practice in Scotland to be captured

before we move forward. There was a need to define priorities amongst the huge

array of activities e.g. on influencing policy and practice.

Linkages should be made explicit e.g. the section on the role of the Corporate Parent

and how that links to the section on permanence, stability and transitions e.g. it was

thought that the best thing a Corporate Parent could do was to ensure the child had

parents or in linking the theme of diversity and disability to the permanence agenda

in order to achieve the sum of the parts.

It would be helpful if the plan outlined in the document areas that were transitional

or constrained by external factors e.g. funding.

It was felt that there had been a dip in the LACSIG Commissioning Hub work. JD

noted that the Champions lead the Hubs and CELCIS provides programme support.

The potential impact on CELCIS’ corporate identity of this perception was

concerning.

CELCIS identity, vision and values to be considered in terms of potential

uncomfortable messages around loss of funding, closing of services or struggling to

maintain capacity. It was clear there would be differences of opinion on the PG

however discussions on outcomes should help to agree priorities and identify any

duplication of activities - albeit there was a need for members to be explicit and

upfront. It was thought that members could agree on the need for services to be

centred on the child and a statement on values could be considered accordingly.

ACTION 5: CELCIS Values & Principles to be considered at a future PG meeting.

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The group asked what proportion of resources was going into qualifying courses and

other activities. JD outlined some of the changes and variability in levels of funding

for different aspects of CELCIS work for example, September would be the end of the

CELCIS-funded FE courses. It was agreed a pie chart of CELCIS resources would be

circulated to the group.

ACTION 6: Pie chart of CELCIS resources, including proportion spent on qualifying courses,

to be sent to the PG.

14. RL concluded by saying it was clear that members wished to see the outcomes

before agreeing activities and JD agreed that we would send the PG the logic models prior

to the next meeting.

ACTION 7: SP to send PG logic models for comment prior to next meeting.

ACTION 8: SP to send PG redraft of Business Plan prior to next meeting with feedback to

SP on opportunities for partnership e.g. areas where members were also doing work.

SURVEY REPORT

15. Louise Anusas (LA) informed the group that the full survey report would soon be

published and placed on the CELCIS website. The summary paper circulated would form the

front page of the report and pulled out the recurring messages from across the priority

areas. These had been built into the Business Plan and would be taken forward via Themed

Advisory Groups (TAGs) and also via CELCIS events and training for example, demand for

online training and sharing of good practice. BH commented that we should build on

existing networks in terms of sharing of good practice and it was noted that a strong theme

emerging from the survey was on a child centred approach which accorded with previous

discussions of the PG on vision and principles.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY

16. LA introduced her paper explaining that the participation model for young people

formed the first part of the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy. The group endorsed the

paper and the following comments were made during the discussion:

The paper has potential to be broadened out to refer to work in the non looked after

e.g. health was struggling on how to engage with young people too.

The broader issue of how we value children in Scotland could be explored e.g. young

people being disallowed entry to shops and restaurants – it was felt that culturally

this could be interesting to consider. The work of the Children’s Commissioner’s was

relevant here.

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It was important that the vision for engagement with young people was not rhetoric;

was backed up by reality and LA referred the group to section 1.2 which outlined a

situation of over consulting with young people with a lack of reporting back and

action thereafter.

DH recommended that LA meet with Barnardo’s and she commented that she had

already met with Jaqui Dunbar – their focus was on a children’s rights strategy which

was something we may wish to consider.

BH commented on how we communicate with young people who have sensory

impairments and what checks and balances were in place to ensure their views were

heard. She felt Triangle in England had good practice and had some presence in

Scotland connected to child witnesses.

LA asked members to note the model on page five which outlined three levels of

participation explaining that we had given examples today of consultative and

collaborative participation but not child led participation. It was thought some of

the work of CELCIS, or its funded partners could be child led participation,

particularly in terms of child led research and young people advisory groups.

BH asked for specifics on which aspects of diversity and disability we would be

focussing on e.g. in identifying the differentiation in services to Black and Minority

Ethnic children which begged fundamental questions as to how this relates to

employment practices. BH also felt that diversity and disability should be two

separate themes. LA responded that the TAG would take forward this work e.g.

specific training that would have an impact on service.

In terms of Local Authority engagement with young people DH agreed that she

would take a few questions to the ADSW committee and also Children’s Rights

Officers if the PG wished to find out more. BH suggested this could be the focus of a

piece of research.

ACTION 9: LA to supply DH with a few questions on Local Authority engagement with

young people so that ADSW can provide feedback.

JD asked about how we better assist looked after children to access further and

higher education and JR responded that there was a Buttle Trust kite mark for

Colleges that had schemes to aid access from looked after children which had been

piloted in John Wheatley College. It was possible that Langside College would apply

for the kite mark as it attracted resources. JR gave an overview of the involvement

of vulnerable young people in courses at Langside College, this could support links

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with the CELCIS participation model as some of these young people will have

experience of being looked after.

YOUTH IN CARE SUMMIT

17. LA introduced her short summary of the Youth in Care Summit that was taking place

in Baltimore later this year. A young person had been funded by the summit to participate,

to be accompanied by a member of staff from Who Cares? Scotland. There was a

multigenerational forum taking place with nineteen countries by videoconference on 29

June (concurrent with the LACSIG 2 year-on event) and members were asked to nominate a

member of staff, and a young person they work with, to participate.

ACTION 10: PG members to consider nominating a member of staff, and a young person

they work with, to take part in the Youth in Care Summit on 29 June in Edinburgh.

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18. BH brought the attention of PG members’ to the Scottish Government consultation

on the Children & Young People’s Bill commenting that this was a real opportunity for

CELCIS to help with the consultation and ensure a positive outcome. Members also noted

the ADSW conference in June and the opportunity for CELCIS to have a presence in

partnership with other organisations as PG members commented that costs for a stand

were prohibitive. DH agreed to feedback comments on the costs to ADSW.

ACTION 11: JD to come back to members in regard to shared exhibit space at the ADSW

conference.

19. SP also highlighted the SIRCC conference in June explaining that this would continue

to take place each year. A CELCIS conference was planned for September next year as

CELCIS was hosting the EUSARF conference this September. RL concluded by thanking

members for attendance and asking for feedback on the meeting, which was thought to be

good and purposeful. RL asked that members keep CELCIS right in this regard.

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Partnership Group Agreement

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The Partnership Group (PG) Agreement sets outs the principles and terms within which the PG will operate. These define the expectations of members of the PG and place an expectation of members to act accordingly. Although this is not a legally binding document each individual member should sign under section 8 to demonstrate their commitment to these principles and the document will also be signed by the Independent Chair of CELCIS to reflect the commitment of the organisation. A signed copy will be retained by each individual member and the Independent Chair of CELCIS. 1. DEFINITIONS In this Agreement: CELCIS means the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland. This has been established with the purpose of facilitating collaboration to improve outcomes for looked after children through the provision of services to stakeholders at practice, operational and strategic levels. Chair means the chair person of the Partnership Group who will be the independent chair of the Centre including the Strategic Steering Group and the Partnership Group. Conditions of Award means the terms and conditions relating to the Award from the Scottish Government to fund the work of CELCIS, a copy of which is attached at Appendix 1. Corporate Plan means the corporate plan of CELCIS which outlines the priorities and direction of CELCIS and spans a period of five years and will be formally revised annually and is the main channel of influence between the PG and the SSG. Director means the director of CELCIS. Effective Date means the date of the PG document, as shown on the PG document. Core/Key Partners means those organisations identified as the initial members of the partnership, along with funded partners. A list of partners is contained in appendix 2. Funded Partners means those organisations receiving funding from the Scottish Government through the University of Strathclyde to deliver the objectives of the Centre. A list of partners is contained in appendix 2. Lead Institution means the University of Strathclyde which shall be the lead legal institution for the duration of this Agreement. Member means each individual member of the Partnership Group. Operating Principles means the operating principles of the SSG a copy of which is contained in appendix 3. PG means the Partnership Group, the group set up under this Agreement and including Funded Partners and the Core/Key Partners. SSG means the Strategic Steering Group of the Centre. Themed Advisory Groups (TAG) are the stakeholder groups which will be formed for each of the CELCIS Priority Areas: Corporate Parenting; Family and Community Support; Permanence, Stability and Transitions; Diversity and Disability; Advocacy and Human Rights; and Leadership and Management. These groups will provide a further opportunity for stakeholder engagement and utilise their expertise in relation to these areas.

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2.0 ROLE OF THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP 2.1 The role of the PG is an influencing and advising one, influencing the direction of the Centre

via the SSG. It will: 2.1.1 inform the Centre’s Corporate Plan, business plan and its on-going decisions about

the work of the Centre; 2.1.2 inform the SSG on direction, services, objectives and collaboration; 2.1.3 ensure the SSG has engagement with children and young people such that they and

people who work with them are directly represented in the work of the Centre 2.1.4 facilitate collaboration and create synergy between PG members and third party

organisations; 2.1.5 identify areas of development and opportunity around practice/ policy/ legislation; 2.1.6 identify and promote best practice; and 2.1.7 provide recommendations on the direction of the Centre to the SSG on the basis of

the above tasks.

2.2 The PG will meet sufficiently regularly, not less than twice in each year, to carry out the tasks set out above. In addition, the work of the PG will be taken forward by the PG Members in between meetings.

2.3 The PG will be Chaired by the independent chair and will reach its decisions through a

process of agreement following discussion and debate, with the primary aim of achieving consensus. In the event of an issue not being able to be decided in such a manner, it would be passed to the SSG for a decision.

2.4 In carrying out its role, the PG shall:

• review and contribute to the Centre Corporate Plan and Business Plan; • study Themed Advisory Group reports; • seek partner reports/updates on trends and issues; and • invite and consider guest input on specific topic areas.

2.5 The role of the Partnership Group and the list of Partner organisations will be made public

via the Centre’s website. 2.6 Not less than every three years the Partnership Group will undertake a formal evaluation of

its own effectiveness. 3. MEMBERSHIP OF THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP 3.1 The Partnership Group meetings will be chaired by the Independent Chair and one PG

Member will be selected as a representative of the PG to attend the Strategic Steering Group.

3.2 Each Partner organisation will, after consultation with the Director of CELCIS to confirm the

role of that Partner, select one employee to be its representative on the PG and each representative will be a senior representative of each Partner organisation. The sustained

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involvement of the same individual from each Partner is preferred. However in certain circumstances it may be agreed between a Partner and the Director of CELCIS that a different employee will represent a Partner as a Member of the PG.

3.3 Each member shall have a length of service on the PG of three years, after which they can

be further nominated by the SSG.

3.4 Funded Partners, as identified by the SSG, can be involved in the PG for the duration of their involvement with the Centre as strategic partners in pursuit of CELCIS’s objectives. This shall be the decision of the SSG.

3.5 The Chair may approve suggestions from Partners about the inclusion/attendance of other

people or organisational representatives at specific PG meetings in non-voting capacity. 3.6 The Director of CELCIS will attend all PG meetings.

3.7 A PG Representative will be selected to represent the group at the SSG.

3.8 In order to have a level of continuity it was recognised that this role would be fo a

minimum period of one year.

The quorum of the PG is 8 (eight) Partners. The Chair will discuss with the partner organisation the replacement of any PG member who doesn’t attend three consecutive PG meetings without a good reason. 4. EXPECTATIONS OF PARTNERSHIP GROUP PARTNERS AND MEMBERS 4.1 It is expected each Member will understand the role of the PG in relation to the work of

CELCIS and apply any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have in support of the PG remit and remain committed to CELCIS’s principles and acts in the pursuit of its vision.

4.2 Each Partner will have a commitment to children and young people’s human rights and

those of adults plus and a connectedness with the work of CELCIS. 4.3 Members will participate in opportunities provided to engage with children and young

people from the looked after children sector. 4.4 Each Member will be able to consider matters from a strategic perspective and have a

commitment to their own continuing professional development. 4.5 Each Member will undertake preparation for PG meetings including the reading/absorbing

of Partnership Group papers in advance of Partnership Group meetings. 4.6 Papers for Partnership Group meetings will be issued to Partners by CELCIC one week in

advance of the meeting. Members are expected to make suggestions for possible meeting agenda items to the Chair no later than two weeks in advance of the meeting.

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4.7 Each Member is expected to have read this document and signed (on behalf of their organisation) to state they agree with its content and will act in accordance with it to the best of their abilities.

4.6 PG members must at all times conduct themselves in accordance with the Nolan standards of behaviour in public life which embrace selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

4.7 Time Commitment:

4 half day scheduled meetings per year 1 full away day per year 2 days reading papers and meeting young people (dispersed across the year) Total: 5 days per year

5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 5.1 It is expected that Members act, at all times during their engagement with the PG, in the

interests of CELCIS. 5.2 Members must declare conflicts of interest ahead of being involved in PG discussions to

which they relate and are not permitted to be involved in decision making in relation to such matters.

5.3 Conflicts of interest could arise when the direction of a Partner is not compatible with that of

CELCIS, where a Partner might benefit from the privileged information being shared by the PG (for example, being party to how a bid is being shaped), where a Partner is involved in an existing or potential supply contract with CELCIS (which may apply to all Partners), or when a Member faces conflicts of allegiance through being involved with CELCIS at the same time as with another organisations which might be recognised as being in competition with the Centre (for example, the pursuit of the same funding grant).

6. DUTIES OF THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP CHAIR 6.1 In conjunction with the Centre Director, the Chair will plan the annual cycle of PG meetings

and set agendas for PG meetings. 6.2 It is expected there will be four PG meetings during the Centre’s first year and two per year

thereafter. One of these will be a full-day strategic meeting, in conjunction with the SSG. 6.3 The Centre will provide secretariat support to the Chair. 6.4 The Chair will:-

6.4.1 conduct and facilitate PG meetings, bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision making;

6.4.2 monitor decisions taken and actions agreed at PG meetings; and

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6.4.3 have an annual one to one discussion with each Member, focussing on the effectiveness of the PG and the contribution of the Member to the PG’s remit.

7 PUBLIC STATEMENTS Any public or media statements pertaining to the work of CELCIS and/or the

partner, noted in this agreement, in relation to the work of CELCIS/the named organisation should be approved by the Director of CELCIS and the PG member of the partner organisation in advance of publication (electronic or hard copy).

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8. Commitment to the Partnership Agreement I agree to work within the terms set out in these principles: Signed: ______________________________________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________________________________________ On behalf of: Name of Organisation:__________________________________________________________ CELCIS agrees to provide sufficient information and support to enable the Partnership Group Member named above to fulfil the terms of the Strategic Steering Group Operating Principles. Signed: _______________________________________________________________________ Romy Langeland, Independent Chair of CELCIS (on behalf of CELCIS).

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Appendix 1 - Conditions of the Award

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Appendix 2 - List of Partners Organisation/Representative Body

Association of Directors of Education Scotland Represented by North Ayrshire Council

Association of Directors of Social Work Represented by Renfrewshire Council

British Association for Adoption and Fostering (Scotland)

Coalition of Care and Support Providers Scotland Represented by Includem

Educating Through Care Scotland Represented by Starley Hall

Langside College*

Multi-Agency Resource Service

National Health Service Represented by NHS Lothain

Robert Gordon University*

Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum

The Fostering Network

University of Strathclyde*

Who Cares? Scotland*

*This denotes funded partners

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Appendix 3 - Operating Principles of the Centre’s SSG

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Responding to the Scottish Government consultation

‘A Scotland for Children: A Consultation on the Children and Young People Bill’

Overview

The Scottish Government are currently consulting on ‘A Scotland for Children: A consultation on the

Children and Young People Bill’ (formerly known as the Children’s Services Bill). The ambition

underpinning the Bill is to create ‘a programme of change in the culture and practice of all services

that affect the lives of children, young people and their families’. The aim of the legislation is to

‘accelerate the progress we have already made; bringing about a step-change in the way all services

support children and young people; and inspiring new debate and ambition for what our children

and young people can expect of us’. Following an earlier consultation, the Rights of Children and

Young People Bill will now be merged with the Children and Young People Bill. The consultation

closes on the 25th September 2012.

The consultation comprises of the following sections:

Implementing children’s rights – proposed duty on public bodies and extension of Children’s

Commissioner’s role

Joint service delivery and reporting on outcomes linked to wellbeing indicators

Improving access to early learning and childcare

Legislating for Getting it Right for Every Child (role of the Named person and Child’s Plan)

Looked after children, young people and care-leavers.

For our specific consideration, there are questions relating to looked after children: Section 2.4,

Getting it Right for every looked-after child and young person and care-leavers. The consultation

seeks views on:

Extending requests for assistance from care-leavers up to the age of 25

Defining corporate parenting

Creating a ‘new order’ for kinship carers

Requirement to use the Scotland’s Adoption Register

Foster care placements, training, allowances and proposed register.

There is also a specific question on the provision of early learning opportunities for 2-year olds who

are ‘looked after’ and what might need to be done differently to meet the needs of this group

(Section 2.1). The Equality Impact Assessment specifically considers the impact on looked after

children and young people. See also a helpful Members’ Briefing produced by Children in Scotland.

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/07/7181

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/07/7181

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0039/00396543.pdf

https://www.childreninscotland.org.uk/members/content/documents/MemberBriefing_CYPBill.pdf

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Proposed Plan of Action

We have developed a plan to ensure we engage across the sector to inform our response. A practical

challenge we all face is the tight timeframe during a holiday period. Here are our proposed actions:

Co-chairing a Working group with Children in Scotland to specifically consider the section of

the Bill concerned with looked after children, young people, careleavers, families and those

working across the sector (all PG invited)

Engaging with the sector – hosting three free seminars with open invitations to create

opportunities for discussion and debate; producing a short briefing paper and various

meetings taking place

Liaising with Scottish Youth Parliament, Young Scot and the Children’s Parliament to

ensure the views of children and young people who are in a variety of care placements are

considered in their consultation exercises

Online Communication: Use of our social media to promote the consultation and associated

materials; stimulating discussion on our dedicated ‘Communities of practice’ forum

Scoping of research literature and evidence base to inform our consultation response.

Questions for consideration for the Partnership Group

1. In what ways are your organisations planning to consult on the proposed Bill?

2. How can we ensure the views of those we work with and for are represented?

3. How can we raise the importance of this Bill across Scotland though our networks?

4. In what ways can we support each other in developing our responses?

We welcome the opportunity to work in collaboration with the Partnership Group and others to

ensure that our response to the Bill improves the lives of children, young people, families and the

sector.

Dr Louise Hill Policy Implementation Officer [email protected] Tel: 0141 444 8533 August 2012

mailto:[email protected]

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Monitoring Meeting Report for Scottish Government

2011-2012 Final Report

Paper 1.1 Paper 1.1 Paper 1.1 Paper 1.1

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1 Monitoring Meeting Report May 2012

Contents Page Section 1 Overview

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Section 2 Key Achievements 2011 - 2012

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Section 3 Objectives and Outcomes

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Section 4 Activity Reporting

Qualifying Education and Workforce Development 9

Continuing Professional Development 12

Professional Consultancy 14

Research 16

International Projects 18

LACSIG 20

Policy Implementation 22

Stakeholder Engagement 24

Information and Communication Services 26

Business Development

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Appendix 1 Capacity Reports

Professional Consultancy 29

Research 30

LACSIG 32

Policy Implementation 34

2 Monitoring Meeting Report June 2012

Section 1: Overview

Purpose The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of CELCIS activity and to highlight key points and actions arising from it for the Scottish Government monitoring meeting. Background information Within a few weeks of the reporting period ending, information was collated for the report. This report provides information relating to the period until March 2012. This is the final report in the current format as we are further developing the format and information gathered for the 2012-2013 reports. Additional features in this report include key achievements for our first year and information about planned work and capacity where applicable. In the period covered by this report planning and activity is underway in relation to the planned CELCIS office move to the city centre. Highlights Section 2 - Key Achievements

Section 2 of the report contains an outline of some of our key achievements in our first year of operation as The New Centre and subsequently CELCIS. Although a year of significant transition there have been numerous key achievements during the year.

Section 3 - Objectives and Outcomes

There is one minor update in this section relating to the further development of the Corporate Plan.

Section 4 – Activity reporting in the final quarter of 2011-2012 Qualifying Education and Workforce Development

We have initiated a consultation process to explore the feasibility of the Internationalisation of the Msc in Advanced Residential Child Care

Continuing Professional Development

There has been a significant increase in the level of service activity during this quarter with the delivery of 753 learning days.

The activity during this quarter includes delivery of a range of learning opportunities including workshops, training, seminars and events covering a range of topics including leadership, evidence based practice and counselling skills.

Planning is underway for the development of the CELCIS online learning portal to provide alternative learning opportunities for the sector, with initial access available in Autumn 2012.


Professional Consultation

We have undertaking consultation and planning in relation to a significant programme of activity on Suicide Prevention and Responding to Self-Harm (Protection through Partnership) series of working seminars for inter-agency policy makers and senior managers and this will be linked to training events for practitioners.

An inter-disciplinary steering group has been formed to further explore and develop the possibility of CELCIS becoming a training site for Scotland for the Childhood Trauma Academy’s Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT).

Research The first in what will become a series of research briefings, The education of looked after

children in Scotland: Some comparisons with Scandinavian countries and Finland, was published and copies were made available to delegates at the Education and Culture Committee’s invitation seminar at the Scottish Parliament.

During this period two new projects have been initiated: the preparation of an interaction on

historic child abuse and a project considering the organisational barriers to ‘normal’ living in residential care.

International Projects

The internationally commissioned International Handbook on the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children is being compiled by the CELCIS team. It will be completed in draft by end June, and translated and field tested July and August in Argentina, Brazil, Malawi and Tanzania.

Planning continues for the EUSARF conference which takes place in Glasgow in September, the conference will be preceded by a ‘Global Conversation’ event and a Masterclass seminar delivered by Dr Bruce Perry (also a keynote at the conference).

LACSIG

During this period a policy brief was produced for the Sheriff’s Association on issues relating to courts/legal in care planning,

As well as planning the LACSIG two-years-on event, on-going programme advice, and support for phase 2 of LACSIG was provided.

Policy Implementation

During this period the process of collating intelligence to inform the Guidance on Role of the External Manager was initiated in partnership with Scottish Government.

Evidence was provided to the Equal Opportunities Committee ‘Having and Keeping a Home: Steps to Preventing Homelessness among Young People’

Stakeholder Engagement

Contribution was secured from young people to the judging process for the SIRCC Residential Child Care Awards and SIRCC Annual Conference in partnership with Who Cares? Scotland

The Stakeholder Strategy for the engagement of children and young people was completed this quarter in preparation for presentation to the Partnership Group for approval


Information and Communication Services

Website traffic has more than doubled in the second quarter since the new website was launched with a continued proportion of around 90% of visitors from the United Kingdom.

The practitioners from the Looked After Children Education Forum are piloting our first practice forum on the website.

Business Development

There has been a focus on the development of marketing materials to promote the work of CELCIS

There has been the development of internal processes and systems and associated software to maximize our productivity


Section 2: Key Achievements 2011 - 2012 Internal Achievements This period has reflected a significant period of transition and change for the organisation. This has involved the development and implementation of a revised structure to ensure we can efficiently and effectively deliver services in line with our revised remit and scope. This has included successfully achieving the following:

Organisational restructure and change programme

Successful retention and recruitment programme

Re-branding of organisation

Development of new website

Ministerial launch event

New governance arrangements developed and implemented

Development of Corporate Plan

Development and Implementation of Communications Strategy

Development of CELCIS Business Model to enable indicators of impact

Development of internal processes and systems

Programme of CPD events for CELCIS staff to further develop knowledge of wider sector External Achievements During this year there have also been a number of external achievements which are outlined below. These reflect not only service delivery outputs and activities but also successful tenders for additional projects which will contribute to the development of services for Looked After Children and support the development of the reputation of CELCIS, both nationally and internationally.

Revision of services in line with revised scope and remit including: transformation of training and events into a continuum of learning and development opportunities;

Research projects that support the increased knowledge of the sector, including: co-ordinating a pilot project in collaboration with Education Scotland in two local authorities; working with SCRA and the SG analytical division to impact on the educational attainment results of looked after children; and the evaluation of the SIRCC-Orkney social pedagogy course.

Continued support for the development of the residential child care and wider workforce including: Intensive HNC and SVQ delivery programme to support achievement of registration requirements by September 2012; Development of proposals for an HNC pilot for foster care and a Care Services Management Award pilot for the Looked After Children Sector; Exploration of the potential expansion of the MSc in Advanced Residential Child Care internationally; and approval of a distance learning degree in Social Pedagogy as part of the distance learning Honours Degree in Social Work.

Supporting Scottish Government policy imperatives and implementation including: Provision of information and evidence to the Education and Culture Committee; successful development of Permanence/ Throughcare and Aftercare proposals; consulted on prepared and organised a series of self-harm and suicide prevention seminars and associated training (delivery over 18 months from June 2012); continued support and development of LACSIG plans and activities;

Supporting organisations in the sector including : provision of consultancy services to 2 organisations on edge of closure to improve sufficiently to achieve higher inspection grades and evaluations in subsequent inspections; facilitating management reviews;


CELCIS commissioned by Scottish Human Rights Council to prepare and develop an Interaction to progress the recommendations within SHRC ‘s Human Rights Framework to address historic abuse

Initial development of Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and activities including: comprehensive Stakeholder survey; development of young person engagement strategy; involvement of young people in CELCIS services; consultation on Corporate Plan; and establishment of Partnership Group and Strategic Steering Group involving key stakeholders.

Development and submission of consultation responses including: Advocacy Standards; Mental Health; Youth Homelessness; Children and Young People's Rights Bill

Representation on a range of key advisory groups including: LACSIG; Doran Review; ADSW – Children and Families Committee/Residential Child Care Sub Group; Care Inspectorate Programme Board - Children’s Services; Scottish Government Throughcare & Aftercare working group; Getting our Priorities Right; PPP Advisory Group; LAC Research network; Scottish Healthy Care network; LAC Education Forum; Life Changes Trust; and Review of National Occupational Standards.

Development of International Projects and Reputation including: Successful tender for the development of a global handbook to support the implementation of the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children; CELCIS to organise and host EUSARF international conference in September 2012;and successful completion of the UNICEF Macedonia Social Care Training Project.


Section 3: Objectives and Outcomes What follows is a note of progress in relation to the objectives and outcomes identified in the Scottish Government Grant Letter. (Please note highlighted sections have been updated)

Objective/Outcome Progress

Consult and agree with relevant partners a draft corporate plan (and performance indicators) May 2011

Corporate Plan revised and finalised. Public version for available via the website http://www.celcis.org/index.php/resources/celcis_corporate_plan/ Work will begin early in 2012 to review and develop the Corporate Plan for publication in August 2012. This will include incorporation of organisational values and principles and the CELCIS Logic Model.

Set up appropriate governance model September 2011

The Strategic Steering Group membership is finalised and the first meeting took place in December 2011. A joint development day with the Partnership Group has been scheduled for February 2012. Membership of both groups has now been confirmed and is being tabled in a separate paper.

Establish a pilot ‘Themed Advisory Group’ September 2011

As part of our Stakeholder Consultation we received an overwhelming response and interest from around 200 representatives to participate in the Themed Advisory Groups. We will need to analyse how this reflects the sector and distribution across the TAG’s.

Establish network partnerships and agree roles and responsibilities September 2011

We are continuing to develop our partnerships new and established across the sector and internationally. The Partnership Group Agreement has been approved by the University and we are awaiting final comments from the Partnership Group prior to sign off.

Explore options for income generation including funding based mechanisms for employment based learning services September 2011

Identification and exploration of Charitable Trust, Sponsorship and Tender Funding Opportunities International Project Development – successful UN tender, exploration of internationalisation of the MSc in Advanced Residential Child Care Identification and exploration of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and charitable contributions Identification and exploration of Knowledge Exchange Funding/Projects Development of business partnership opportunities

Develop and implement quality assurance procedures September 2011

On-going development of Standard Operating Procedures incorporating Quality Assurance procedures

Develop and implement a Communications Strategy September 2011

Draft communication strategy completed. Initial work establishing communications network with partner organisations First CELCIS magazine due to be published in the next quarter Increasing presence on social media platforms New marketing materials will be developed in the next quarter

Develop and implement a stakeholder participation strategy September 2011

Initial stakeholder engagement activities: Stakeholder consultation distributed and being analysed. Further work being undertaken to establish an extensive and effective stakeholder database.

Launch of the ‘New Centre’ including name and logo by September 2011

Launch took place on 28th September 2011, Merchant Halls (Edinburgh) New name, logo and brand delivered for launch event

Development of website Website successfully launched and receiving initial positive feedback

http://www.celcis.org/index.php/resources/celcis_corporate_plan/


for the ‘New Centre’ by September 2011

Website has undergone search engine optimisation and continues to be reviewed and developed Currently uploading 2-3 news items daily.

Delivery of services including: Specialist Training; events; consultancy; research; international projects; qualifying courses On-going

See Section 4 – Activity Reporting

Provide programme and policy support to LACSIG including co-ordinating professional advice to the hubs and admin support On-going

Administrative support provided for LACSIG meetings (i.e. diary organisation and minute taking). LACSIG events. Research collated and disseminated across LACSIG hubs. Planned and deliver ‘Two Year on’ event (June 29th 2012) Devised Year 3 work plan / logic models with indication of specific priorities / outputs / timescales / ownership. Coordinate LACSIG responses to Parliamentary Inquiries / consultations

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Section 4: Activity Reporting

Qualifying Education and Workforce Development

Activity Area Specific Activity Details Figures for Quarter

Year to date

Annual Target Comments

Qualifying Education / Workforce Development

Higher National Certificate: Social Care (for RCC sector)

Completed Students

Withdrawn Students

Students Commenced

Current Students

68 22 0 159

219 55 146 N/A

All due to complete by September 2012

Scottish Vocational Qualifications – Level 3

Completed Students

Withdrawn Students

Students Commenced

Current Students

24 33 3 193

23 58 207 N/A

Scottish Vocational Qualifications – Level 4

Completed Students

Withdrawn Students

Students Commenced

Current Students

12 6 0 51

30 8 24 N/A

Professional Development Award: Care Services Management

Completed Students

Withdrawn Students

Students Commenced

Current Students

7 1 0 20

16 10 0 N/A

All due to complete by Sep 2012

Further Education Services provided via Langside and other sub-contracted colleges will be completed by September 2012. This will mark the end of this successful legacy service previously provided by SIRCC. This has included significant achievements over the years delivering services to hundreds of residential child care workers and with aspects of the service being recognised through the Care Accolades and SQA awards – receiving four awards in total.

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Year to date


Qualifying Education / Workforce Development

Undergraduate Honours Social Work Degree: Residential Pathway

Current Students

63 (over 4 cohorts)

N/A No recruitment to GSSW this year

Strathclyde University

Year 1 – 1 student*

Year 2 – 21 students (+2 in suspension)



2011- Outcomes 8 BA (Hons) graduates 2 students exit with the BA in Applied Social Studies *This relates to a student who was in previously in suspension

Undergraduate Honours Social Work Degree: Residential Pathway and BA in Social Pedagogy

Current Students

101 (over 4 cohorts)

N/A 36 students recruited across both awards for 2011 intake

Robert Gordon University Robert Gordon University

Year 1 - 22 students +7 temporary suspension of studies

Year 2 – 20 (including 6 APELS) +3 temporary suspensions

Year 3 - 27 +2 temporary suspensions

Year 4 - 19 +1 temporary suspensions

Total students = 101 2011- Outcomes 18 BA (Hons) graduates In the 2011/2012 cohorts 5 students work with looked after children outwith residential child care.


MSc in Advanced Residential Child Care

Current Students

Voluntary suspension

Withdrawn

40 15 1

N/A Recruit 15 new entrants to course annually

The current students are over 3 cohorts

Year 1 - 18 students

Year 2 - 14 active students

8 students writing dissertation

7 students undertaking outstanding work.

2011 - Outcomes Postgraduate Certificate- 2 students Postgraduate Diploma – 3 students MSc – 2 students

Due to the period covered by the academic year there are no significant alterations in this service area. University of Strathclyde During this period further work has been on-going in relation to exploration of the potential internationalisation of the MSc in Advanced Residential Child Care.




Year to date

Annual Target

Overview of activity during this quarter


Deliver learning days through a combination of online learning, specialist training, conferences/seminars and other creative learning opportunities.

Number of learning days delivered

753 2055 Deliver 3000 learning days.

Evidence based practice conference (Edinburgh) delegates

Reducing offending in residential child care conference (Edinburgh)

Care Leavers conference (Glasgow)

Designated Manager Seminars (East Ayrshire, Glasgow x 2, Edinburgh)

Leadership seminars (Glasgow & Aberdeen)

LACSIG - Permanence event (Glasgow)

Counselling skills workshops

Specialist training courses - Sexuality and Disability - Improving educational outcomes - Family Therapy - Management skills for new and aspiring managers - Supervising and developing your staff - Communicating with children and young people with social

communication difficulties Cancelled courses:

5 courses were cancelled due to insufficient numbers

Note: A combination of cancelled courses, transition and the introduction of fees for courses have contributed to the lower number of learning days delivered. However there has been a marked increase in uptake as we have progressed through the year.


Additional Information

In addition to the work outlined above there has been a comprehensive CPD programme developed for CELCIS staff to develop knowledge and understanding of the Looked After Children Sector from the widest range of perspectives. This on-going programme has incorporated a number of contributions from the looked after sector including partner organisations. Planned Activity The following activities are planned for the coming 12 months:

Improving Outcomes: Edinburgh Leadership (May 2012)

National Residential Child Care Conference (June 2012)

Strategic Commission Masterclass (June 2012)

LACSIG Two Year On Event (June 2012)

Suicide Prevention Seminars from June 2012, which includes 14 policy seminars and 28 two day training events over 18 months to address self-harm and suicide prevention.

Permanence events (June, August and September 2012)

Bruce Perry day (September 2012)

International EUSARF 2012 Conference (September 2012)

Active Involvement: Celebrating Success (October 2012)

Specialist Training Courses

Workshops

LACSIG Designated Manager Seminars (3 confirmed for May and at least 3 proposed for new academic year)


Professional Consultancy

Activity Area Details Year to

Date


Professional consultation Provide a range of evidence-based professional consultation services to ensure that service delivery organisations develop the principles of a learning culture in which training and education supports enhanced service provision.

Number of Consultancy Projects

Respond to requests for consultancy from the sector

Undertake 25 Consultancy projects

Pilot and evaluate 2 new models of consultancy to promote knowledge exchange and best practice

Completed Projects:

Moore house school: Staff development. Working with staff to deal with own trauma and to understand and implement new model of care. Completed February 2012.

For Scotland’s disabled Children Development day and report (Completed January 2012).

On-going Projects:

Aberlour: Sycamore Project - Working with teams and individuals to develop and maintain best practice within resource

Attachment Mapping Project:

Suicide prevention and responding to self-harm: Planning and development for implementation of programme

Aberdeen City Council: Planning meetings, observation and interviews - Review of Children's home. Developing report and action plan with managers

North Ayrshire: individual support to unit manager (Meg Lindsay providing as an associate)

New Projects: Child Trauma Academy proposal (see below)

Planned Activity

East Lothian - Team building – completion of a project initiated last year.

Barnardo’s Aberdeen - Consultancy project with residential child care unit

North Lanarkshire. Work with seniors at Main Street Children’s House and team building and development to entire team.

Moore House School - Working with teams and individuals to develop and maintain best practice within resource


Renfrewshire Two projects: o Supporting the residential redesign within

Renfrewshire through work with managers and staff teams

o Work with senior managers within the Council to plan and implement organisational change

East Dunbartonshire Possible work with seniors and team to develop a more therapeutic approach.

Proposal to develop CELCIS As a certified site for NMT and develop and evaluate a pilot project across 8 agencies.

Additional Information

We have continued to be approached by a number of agencies providing residential child care to provide help and support in times of crisis and to work with them to instigate cultural change. These pieces of work have been received positively and appear to have contributed to significant change and a safer more therapeutic environment for young people.

The Attachment Mapping project is the first step in embedding attachment theory and practice more firmly in the qualifying and post registration training for professionals across the children’s sector as well as identifying and disseminating examples of good attachment based practice.

The Suicide Prevention and Responding to Self-Harm (Protection through Partnership) series of working seminars for inter-agency policy makers and senior managers will provide a platform for developing much more effective ways of meeting the challenge posed by extremely distressed looked after young people who hurt themselves seriously or attempt ( and sometimes succeed) to kill themselves.

The possibility of CELCIS becoming a training site for Scotland for the Childhood Trauma Academy’s Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) has been progressed to a realistic plan and an inter-disciplinary steering group has been formed. The ideas underpinning NMT have been introduced to Scotland by Dr. Bruce Perry who will be the keynote speaker for the EUSARF conference in September and there is great enthusiasm across children’s services for further development of these approaches.

Capacity As a result of the various projects we are currently contributing to it is unlikely that we will have any available capacity until the end of September 2012.


Research

Activity Area Details Year to Date


Research Producing research and ensuring that activities in Scotland are underpinned by a research and evidence base and are informed by experience from the rest of the UK and internationally.

Number of Research Projects

15 Undertake 10 research projects which are a combination of: • Organisation-led research • Sector-led research • LACSIG-led research • Implement 3 methods of

delivery/dissemination of each completed research projects

Completed:

Literature Review for the ‘Doran Review’

The education of looked after children in Scotland: Some comparisons with Scandinavian countries and Finland (CELCIS Research Briefing 1)

On-going:

Improving the educational outcomes of looked after children

Evaluation of the recognition of prior learning for looked after children

Evaluation of Glasgow city Council’s ‘Enhanced Residential Services’ (ERS)

The GIFT Project

Follow up of young adults previously in the care of Crossreach

Evaluation of Inspiring Young Futures (Venture Trust)

Exploring the influence of feedback on student social workers’ understanding of child care and protection

Going to university from care: a study of Scottish universities’ experience of the Buttle UK Quality Mark

Started:

Preparation of an interaction on historic child abuse

Organisational barriers to ‘normal’ living in residential care


Planned Activity

Scoping study for a historical archive of care leavers’ accounts (with PETT)

Additional Information The Research Lead appointment has now been made. Vicki Welch was recently confirmed in this post and will take over responsibilities once a replacement has been made within the Permanence Team. Dr Rachel Harris has accepted an offer of appointment to the p/t post of evaluation researcher with a remit to monitor the impact of CELCIS’ work. Dr Harris will start on 11 June. Capacity Capacity will obviously increase when Vicki and Rachel take up their posts. Highlights and Achievements The first in what will become a series of research briefings, The education of looked after children in Scotland: Some comparisons with Scandinavian countries and Finland, (CELCIS Research Briefing 1) was published on the website and hard copies were made available to delegates at the Education and Culture Committee’s invitation seminar at the Scottish Parliament on Friday 20 April.



Activity Area Details Year to

Date


International Projects Develop international recognition and reputation through the development of international partnerships and undertaking projects

Number of International Projects

2 Create partnership links with 5 international organisations/ institutions

Undertake/contribute to 3 international projects/events

Implement 3 methods of delivery/ dissemination of completed international projects

Completed

UNICEF Macedonia Project

International professional development programme for training staff from Hong Kong

Briefing on design of homes: for General Manager of Cholmondeley child care, Christchurch, New Zealand, visiting Scottish children homes. Particular interest in the design of homes, as their own is being re-built following the earthquakes in Christchurch.

Tender Submission – Moldova research on de-institutionalisation for NGO Every Child-Unsuccessful

On-going

UN International Handbook - Development of a handbook to support the implementation of the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children.

EUSARF Conference 2012: 'All Our Children'. 12th International EUSARF Conference, Positive experiences, successful outcomes for looked after and other vulnerable children.

Initial discussions with UNICEF New York (Better Care Network) regarding the ‘We Can and Must Do Better’ training materials.

Co-hosting of an international group on the 'education of children in care' on the social networking platform, LinkedIn. This has recruited over 100 members in 12 countries since September 2011.

CELCIS Website - Increasing numbers of international visitors to the website during this period with a monthly average of 456 visitors during this quarter from countries outwith the United Kingdom. Top ten visitors from: Australia, Canada, Ireland, United States, India, Spain, Netherlands, Norway and France.


Started

Planned Activity

RGU social pedagogy field visit to Esbjerg, Denmark w/b 24th September 2012

Hosting of the EUSARF conference, 'Positive experiences, successful outcomes for looked after and other vulnerable children', in Glasgow in September 2012.

Additional Information Highlights There was an overwhelming response to the ‘call for papers’ for the EUSARF conference with around 200 submissions. Work has begun on the International Handbook which will be completed in autumn 2012.


LACSIG Programme Office

Activity Area Specific Activity Comments

LACSIG Programme Office

Provide programme office support to LACSIG

Administrative Support to LACSIG

Programme Support to Care Planning Hub

Programme Support to Commissioning Hub

Programme Support to Learning Hub

Programme Support to Health Hub

Programme Support to Workforce Hub

Activity Hub Managers Meeting

LACSIG group and Executive Meeting

Organise LACSIG Two Year On Event

Completed

Policy Brief for Sheriffs Association on issues relating to courts/legal in care planning.

Care Planning to Permanence event in Glasgow plus report write up and follow up. On-going

Scoping the development & support needs of Newly Qualified Social Workers (Guidance paper and recommendations)

Support the development of the Pilot of the Loughbourgh cost calculator for children's services

Establish set of outcomes for secure care and other related work.

Attachment Mapping project (survey of H.E institutions)

Commissioning Masterclass (regional)

Multi-disciplinary training and CPD (Conference)

Identify good practice in report writing for workforce hub (Good practice Guide)

Starting

Programme advice and support for phase 2 of LACSIG.

Recruitment to Throughcare post.

Recruitment to Permanence team.


National Working Groups Respond to requests from the Scottish Government, national regulatory bodies and others to represent the looked after children sector’s interests at working groups

Working Groups On-going:

LAC Research network

Healthy Care network

LAC Education Forum

Doran Review

Life Changes Trust

Review of National Occupational Standards

Care Inspectorate Programme Board

ADSW Children & Families Standing Committee

ADSW Residential Child Care Sub Group

Scottish Government Throughcare & Aftercare working group

Advisory group member - Getting our Priorities Right

PPP Advisory Group

Additional Information Highlights and Achievements

First permanence local event for the West of Scotland. Good attendance across a range of local authorities, evaluated well and report of key issues written and circulated.

Policy Brief for Sheriffs Association on issues relating to courts/legal in care planning completed. Led to follow up paper being completed by Cl@n Childlaw looking at reviewing of Court judgments relating to Permanence cases.

Recruitment underway for Throughcare post and Permanence team.

Signed off research proposal with SG and SSSC to explore the support needs of newly qualified social workers.





Consultation responses Policy Implementation

Completed

Improving Advocacy for children and young people.

Principles and Minimum Standards.

Scottish Parliament Homelessness inquiry - Having and keeping a Home

UVSF review consultations submitted.

Secure Care Regulations.

Mental Health Strategy for Scotland 2011-2015

Evidence to Equal Opportunities Committee Having and Keeping a Home: Steps to

Preventing Homelessness among Young People

On-going:

Developing guidance on the Role of the External Manager

Participate in Cross Party Group for Children & Young people

Development of Policy Overview paper

Presentation on Child Protection in partnership with Child Line Scotland

Review of ‘These are our Bairns’ – Review of guidance completed.

LACSIG Throughcare and Aftercare subgroup

Outstanding recommendations from Moving Forward.

Started

CELCIS Policy Implementation Strategy

Looked After Children Policy Overview Paper

Full proposal for SUII Getting it Right for Looked after Disabled Children and young people Knowledge exchange series – international and UK wide academics, policy makers, service providers, service user organisations.

Planned Activities

Support consultation on Children’s Services Bill.

Strategic litigation Meeting



Began process of collating intelligence to inform the Guidance on Role of the External Manager.

Working on proposal for SUII Getting it Right for Looked after Disabled Children and young people which is a knowledge exchange series – international and UK wide academics, policy makers, service providers, service user organisations.

Completed Book review for Scottish Affairs – Adoption and Fostering in Scotland.





Stakeholder Strategy External Contacts Stakeholder Survey Stakeholder data-base SIRCC Conference

On-going

Develop stakeholder engagement strategy and agree with SMT.

On-going

Who Cares Contract.

TFN – National Foster Carers Contract.

Started

Consultation for Doran review On-going

Write up report, identify action plan for CELCIS and disseminate report. Completed

Circulation and analysis of completed questionnaires. On-going

Developing appropriate data-base systems to maintain contacts and stakeholder intelligence.

On-going

Participation in SIRCC Conference planning meetings

Liaison with Who Cares? Scotland re young people’s involvement in conference

organisation of input with Fast Forward and Caledonian Youth;

Residential Child Care Awards – distribution of award materials and support to Who Cares? With process.


Other On-going

International Youth in Care Summit – liaison with Summit and Who Cares? Scotland on participation in conference.

Completed

Reflections and Visions Art Work – coordinate art work handover to Minister with Who Cares? Scotland and RGU.


Completion of survey and high response rate

First meeting of Partnership Group and contribution to Participation Model for Children and Young People

Reflections and Visions Art Work handover to Minister with Who Cares? Scotland and RGU

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Information, Communications and Publications Activities in this quarter Completed:

EUSARF microsite established On-going:

Promotion of SIRCC Conference and EUSARF conference

Continued development of social media presence – Twitter and Facebook used to provide information and promote services

On-going production of marketing materials Started:

Practice forum development underway with LAC Education pilot

Youth Summit Page established for event in June

Planning of the staff intranet

Branding guidance developed

SIRCC Journal produced

Social Pedagogy Orkney report

Development of first CELCIS research briefing

Development of first CELCIS magazine

Website Website traffic continues to increase with likely expectation that EUSARF will assist with international visitors to the site.

Breakdown of Visitors Jan Feb Mar Total Sept - Mar

Total visitors 3,444 4,624 5,180 20,245

UK visitors 2,956 (85.83%)

4,201 (90.85%)

4,724 (91.2%)

18,333 (90.56%)

International visitors 488 423 456 1,912

Page views 16,318 19,879 22,053 97,049

Unique visitors 2,278 3,124 3,529 Not available for Sept - Dec

Breakdown of International Visitors

January February March

United States 77 Canada 68 Ireland 34 Australia 29 Italy 29 Netherlands 27 Norway 21 France 15 Spain 13 India 11

Canada 101 United States 80 Australia 41 Ireland 24 India 14 Spain 12 Singapore 11 not set 11 Belgium 8 Germany 8

United States 103 Canada 65 Australia 37 Ireland 33 India 13 Spain 12 Poland 11 not set 11 Italy 10 Malta 9


National Resource Centre The CELCIS Library and Resource Centre has continued to provide a full library and information service to the whole of the looked-after children sector. Library loans, both personal and by post, have remained steady. A Library display was provided at a national sector event, and the regular summary of journal articles (Information Centre) and newspaper reports (Press Update) was published and circulated widely. Work on identifying and developing a new web-based catalogue continued during this period. Library procedures were reviewed and updated prior to the retirement of the Librarian, and a significant proportion of working time was spent proofreading a number of CELCIS publications. Planned Activity

Production of first issue of CELCIS magazine (Education and Learning focus)

Further development of website practice forums

Development of new platform for National Resource Centre electronic catalogue

Development of Dissertation Archive

Development of website learning resources and materials

Development of marketing materials

Development of monthly e-bulletin to the sector

A series of marketing templates to ensure uniformity of the CELCIS brand Business Development During this quarter there has been a focus on the development of marketing materials and the promotion of CECLIS services throughout the sector. On-going work includes the establishment of business processes and systems with a particular focus on our database systems and processes. We have also initiated planning for our move to the Lord Hope Building in Glasgow city centre. Activities in this quarter Completed:

Tender Process for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

Report on Knowledge Exchange Activity On-going:

Further development of Business Development Strategy

Systems realignment work

Internal planning and activity recording systems

Started:

Development work on systems and software

Development of proposal and timeline for CELCIS online learning portal

Development of devolved budgets Planned Activities

On-going work on income generation and sponsorship development

Recruitment for Communications post

Development of the initial edition of the CELCIS magazine Highlights and Achievements Visit to our new office space and planning for move. Development of internal financial systems and processes including devolved hub budgets.


Appendix 1

Capacity Reports

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Activity Project 2/4/12 9/4/12 16/4/12 23/4/12 30/4/12 7/5/12 14/5/12 21/5/12 28/5/12 4/6/12 11/6/12 18/6/12 25/6/12 2/7/12 9/7/12 16/7/12 23/7/12 30/7/12 6/8/12 13/8/12 20/8/12 27/8/12 3/9/12 10/9/12 17/9/12 24/9/12

Consultancy Suicide Prevention x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Consultancy Aberdeen Review x x x x x x x

Consultancy Renfrewshire x x

Consultancy N. lanarkshire x

Consultancy East Lothian x x

Consultancy Sycamore x x x x x x x

Consultancy Attachment Mapping x x x x x x x x x x x

Consultancy Bruce Perry x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Consultancy Barnardos Aberdeen x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Consultancy Moore House School x x x x

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xCapacity

SeptemberAugustJulyJuneApril May

Professional Consultancy Capacity - April to September 2012

Professional Consultancy Capacity - October 2012 – March 2013


Activity Project 1/10/12 8/10/12 15/10/12 22/10/12 29/10/12 5/11/12 12/11/12 19/11/12 26/11/12 3/12/12 10/12/12 17/12/12 24/12/12 31/12/12 7/1/13 14/1/13 21/1/13 28/1/13 4/2/13 11/2/13 18/2/13 25/2/13 4/3/13 11/3/13 18/3/13 25/3/13

Consultancy Suicide Prevention x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Consultancy Aberdeen Review

Consultancy Renfrewshire

Consultancy N. lanarkshire

Consultancy East Lothian

Consultancy Sycamore x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Consultancy Attachment Mapping

Consultancy Bruce Perry x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Consultancy Barnardos Aberdeen x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Consultancy Moore House School

C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C

February March

Capacity

DecemberNovemberOctober January


Activity Output 2/4/12 9/4/12 16/4/12 23/4/12 30/4/12 7/5/12 14/5/12 21/5/12 28/5/12 4/6/12 11/6/12 18/6/12 25/6/12 2/7/12 9/7/12 16/7/12 23/7/12 30/7/12 6/8/12 13/8/12 20/8/12 27/8/12 3/9/12 10/9/12 17/9/12 24/9/12

Research

Improving the educational

outcomes of looked after

children in partnership with SCRA

and SG x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Research Evaluation of RPL x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Research Evaluation of ERS x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Research The GIFT Project x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Research

Follow up of young adults

previously in the care of

Crossreach x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Research

Evaluation of inspiring young

futures x x x x x x x x x X X X X X

Research

Literature review of Doran

project x x x x x X X

Research

Exploration of influence of

feedback x x x x x x x x x

Research

Going to university from care

(Buttle) x x x x x x x x x x x x x X X

Research Organisational barriers X X X X X X X X X X

Research X X

Research CELCIS evaluation X X X X X X X X X X XResearch

InterAction on Historic Abuse

(SHRC) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xC C C C C C C C C C C C C CCapacity*

JuneApril May July SeptemberAugust

Research Capacity - April to September 2012


Activity Output 1/10/12 8/10/12 15/10/12 22/10/12 29/10/12 5/11/12 12/11/12 19/11/12 26/11/12 3/12/12 10/12/12 17/12/12 24/12/12 31/12/12 7/1/13 14/1/13 21/1/13 28/1/13 4/2/13 11/2/13 18/2/13 25/2/13 4/3/13 11/3/13 18/3/13 25/3/13

Research

Improving the educational

outcomes of looked after

children in partnership with SCRA

and SG x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Research Evaluation of RPL

Research Evaluation of ERS x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Research The GIFT Project x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Research

Follow up of young adults

previously in the care of

Crossreach x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Research

Evaluation of inspiring young

futures

Research

Literature review of Doran

project

Research

Exploration of influence of

feedback

Research

Going to university from care

(Buttle)

Research Organisational barriers

Research

Research CELCIS evaluation X X X X X X X X X X X X X XResearch

InterAction on Historic Abuse

(SHRC) x x x x x x x x x x x x x xC C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C

January February March

Capacity*

DecemberNovemberOctober

Research Capacity - October 2012 – March 2013


Activity Output 2/4/12 9/4/12 16/4/12 23/4/12 30/4/12 7/5/12 14/5/12 21/5/12 28/5/12 4/6/12 11/6/12 18/6/12 25/6/12 2/7/12 9/7/12 16/7/12 23/7/12 30/7/12 6/8/12 13/8/12 20/8/12 27/8/12 3/9/12 10/9/12 17/9/12 24/9/12

LACSIG Programme

Support Attend LACSIG Meeting X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XSupporting LACSIG Activity Hubs X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Plan for LACSIG year phase 2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XLACSIG Two Year On Event X X X X X X X X X X X X XLACSIG meeting X X X X X X X X

LACSIG Projects

Section of 'Attachment Mapping

Project' X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Outcomes for Secure Event X X X X X X X X

Commissioning Masterclass X X X X X X X X X X XPilot of the Loughborough Cost

Calculator X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XSeries of Care Planning to

Permanency regional events X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Survey of H.E institutions X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Survey of Needs of NQSW's X X X X X X X X X X X X XCapacity C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C

AugustJuneApril May July September

LACSIG Capacity - April to September 2012


Activity Output 1/10/12 8/10/12 15/10/12 22/10/12 29/10/12 5/11/12 12/11/12 19/11/12 26/11/12 3/12/12 10/12/12 17/12/12 24/12/12 31/12/12 7/1/13 14/1/13 21/1/13 28/1/13 4/2/13 11/2/13 18/2/13 25/2/13 4/3/13 11/3/13 18/3/13 25/3/13

LACSIG Programme

Support Attend LACSIG Meeting X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XSupporting LACSIG Activity Hubs X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Plan for LACSIG year phase 2

LACSIG Two Year On Event

LACSIG meeting

LACSIG Projects

Section of 'Attachment Mapping

Project'

Outcomes for Secure Event

Commissioning Masterclass

Pilot of the Loughborough Cost

Calculator X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XSeries of Care Planning to

Permanency regional events X X X X X X X X X

Survey of H.E institutions

Survey of Needs of NQSW's X X X X X X X X X X X X X XCapacity C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C

January February MarchDecemberNovemberOctober

LACSIG Capacity - October 2012 – March 2013


Activity Output 2/4/12 9/4/12 16/4/12 23/4/12 30/4/12 7/5/12 14/5/12 21/5/12 28/5/12 4/6/12 11/6/12 18/6/12 25/6/12 2/7/12 9/7/12 16/7/12 23/7/12 30/7/12 6/8/12 13/8/12 20/8/12 27/8/12 3/9/12 10/9/12 17/9/12 24/9/12

Consultations

Poliocy

Implementation Guidance on Role of Ext Manager x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Cros party group on C and YP x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Polciy Overview paper x x x x x x x x x

Review of These are our Bairnsx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

LACSIG Throughcare and

Aftercare subgroup x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

MF in KC andFC x x x x x x x x x x x x xSUII GIRFEC for Looked after

Disabled Children x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Support Consultation on CS Bill x x x x x x x x x x x x x xCapacity C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C

AugustJuneApril May July September

Activity Output 1/10/12 8/10/12 15/10/12 22/10/12 29/10/12 5/11/12 12/11/12 19/11/12 26/11/12 3/12/12 10/12/12 17/12/12 24/12/12 31/12/12 7/1/13 14/1/13 21/1/13 28/1/13 4/2/13 11/2/13 18/2/13 25/2/13 4/3/13 11/3/13 18/3/13 25/3/13

Consultations

Poliocy

Implementation Guidance on Role of Ext Manager

Cros party group on C and YP x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Polciy Overview paper

Review of These are our Bairnsx x x x x x x x x

LACSIG Throughcare and

Aftercare subgroup

MF in KC andFC

SUII GIRFEC for Looked after

Disabled Children x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Support Consultation on CS Bill

Capacity C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C

January February MarchDecemberNovemberOctober

Policy Implementation Capacity - April to September 2012

Policy Implementation Capacity - October 2012 – March 2013

PG3004

PG3005

Director’s Overview Report Scottish Government Monitoring Meeting 2 July 2012

The following report offers an update on the key aspects of CELCIS operations. Governance We have been working closely with a range of partners to develop strong working relationships and in some cases working to build trust for increasingly fruitful and mutually beneficial relationships (see later agenda). Our final Partnership Group (PG) member Carol Kirk will be joining the PG in Sep; and CCPS representative/ Includem Chief Exec, Angela Morgan, is the proposed PG rep to the Strategic Steering Group (SSG). Our Strategic Steering Group has gelled quickly and has been a strong asset to our development. The Strategic Management Team are finalising the CELCIS 2012-2013 business plan (tabled later in agenda) as well as the logic model and indicators; increasingly focussing work around the CELCIS priority areas; and developing core CELCIS values and principles. Integrated projects We are increasingly developing an integrated approach to our work areas, strategically incorporating the range of CELCIS activities into high-impact project workplans that incorporate learning and development, consultancy and research. This complements our demand-driven work. Policy implementation We have worked closely with the Education and Culture Committee in their inquiry into educational outcomes; we are engaging successfully with local authorities on permanence work; we are gearing up to consider all angles of the Children’s Bill consultation; we are keen to take forward a leaner more focussed LACSIG programme of work; and we are exploring the policy implications for other CELCIS priority areas. International work The first full draft of the commissioned International Handbook on the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children has been completed by the CELCIS team, and will be translated and field tested this summer in Argentina, Brazil, Malawi and Tanzania. The final version will be completed in Nov. Recruitment We have almost completed the recruitment process with only one of the new posts yet to be filled (Permanence Team Service Development Consultant). There are two further vacancies, National Resource Centre Officer and Service Development Consultant. Our recruitment has secured staff members with an excellent range and depth of experience, and teams are blazing ahead with their planning and activities.

Location Our move from Jordanhill to the central Strathclyde Campus will go ahead in mid July as planned. Our space has now been confirmed as a section of the third floor on the Lord Hope building with a separate entrance to the CELCIS office. The space provides a combination of shared office space and open plan working areas and has good natural light. Software systems We have successfully recruited a systems consultancy company who have explored and identified our software systems needs in relation to Customer Relationship Management databases and other related IT needs. Marketing materials We have developed a range of marketing materials and templates for reports. Jennifer Davidson CELCIS Director

PG3005 CELCIS Organisational Structure (June 2012)

Draft Business Plan

2012 - 2013

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Overview What follows is an outline of the current draft plan populated with a combination of planned work and targets. We have incorporated different detail than might be expected in a business plan however this is to provide you with information and a context from which to comment.

Key Points

• The Business Plan is framed by the CELCIS Logic Model which is currently in draft form (page 3), the details in the blue sections of the Business Plan are populated by information from the Logic Model.

• This represents current planned activity although there will be additional capacity in some areas to deliver additional services and to respond to demand driven services.

• The ‘Service Areas’ identified in the Business Plan reflect those which will form the basis of Activity Reporting and also reflect the proportional breakdown of resource distribution.

• There will be an increasing emphasis on ‘Integrated Projects’ in this and future years; these will also be reported in the Activity Reports of CELCIS. Integrated Projects currently underway/being developed include:

• Permanence • Suicide Prevention • Throughcare and Aftercare • Education of Looked After Children • Child Trauma Academy

• This plan has taken into account an initial gap analysis following a review of the Stakeholder Survey.

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Key to Table: CELCIS Priority Areas: Corporate Parenting (CP); Family and Community Support (FCS); Permanence, Stability and Transitions (PST); Diversity and Disability (DD); Advocacy and Human Rights (AHR); Leadership and Management (LM): All Priority Areas (APA) LACSIG Core Themes: Care Planning (CaP); Commissioning (C); Workforce (W); Improving Learning Outcomes (ILO); Improving Health Outcomes (IHO); All Core Themes (ACT)

Draft Logic Model Contribute to Activities Outputs Short term Outcomes Interim Outcomes Long-term Outcomes

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• Service area: Qualifying Courses

Activity: Qualifying & Post-Qualifying Courses Course Curriculum Development (Internal /External)

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Points 1.1 – 1.4 reflect a committed contractual arrangement provided previously by SIRCC. This delivery will be completed by September 2012. Points 1.5 and 1.6 reflect proposed developments. Point 2.1 this course is no longer recruiting further students and will phase out upon completion of current cohorts [2014-2015]. Point 2.4 is currently undergoing market research as part of a feasibility study.

Qualifying & Post-Qualifying Courses Attended & Completed Qualifications, Standards & Frameworks developed, in partnership with wider sector

1 Development and Delivery of Qualifying courses to support workforce development

1.1 Completion of 120 Higher National Certificate: Social Care W

1.2 Completion of 35 Scottish Vocational

Qualifications – Level 3

W

1.3 Completion of 25 Scottish Vocational

Qualifications – Level 4

W

1.4 Delivery of Professional Development Award:

Leadership and Management for Care Services

W LM

1.5 Development and delivery of Pilot Higher National

Certificate: Social Care for foster carers

W

1.6 Development and delivery of Pilot Professional

Development Award: Care Services Management (wider sector)

W LM

2 Development and delivery of

Qualifying and Post Qualifying Education Courses

2.1 Delivery of Undergraduate Honours Social Work

Degree: Residential Pathway for remaining cohorts (63 students)

W

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2.2 Recruitment to and delivery of BA (Honours)

Social Work Degree (Residential Child Care) by distance learning and BA in Social Pedagogy by distance learning (36 places available annually across the looked after children sector)

W

2.3 Recruitment to and delivery of MSc in Advanced

Residential Child Care (15 places available annually)

W LM

2.4 Exploration of the potential for

Internationalisation of MSc in Advanced Residential Child Care

W LM

Short term-outcomes:

• Those in the sector are increasingly knowledgeable, skilled & qualified, and apply their learning in practice • Increased leadership & management knowledge and skills across the sector

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Service area: Research

Activity: Research & Knowledge Exchange Service & Policy Evaluation

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Points 3.1 – 3.10 represents currently committed and planned research projects of varying lengths and funding sources. Each research project will be disseminated via three methods/mediums. Research projects are primarily developed in response to funding opportunities although there is capacity to identify CELCIS led research projects.

Research Publications, Presentations & Reports

3 Undertake a programme of research to inform evidence based practice in the looked after children sector.

3.1 Evaluation of the recognition of prior learning for looked after young people ILO

3.2 Evaluation of Glasgow City Council’s ‘Enhanced

Residential Services’ (ERS)

PST

3.3 The GIFT Project - (Using a preliminary

randomised control trial (RCT) to compare two methods of working with families undergoing assessment and permanency planning)

PST

3.4 Follow up of young adults previously in the care

of Crossreach

PST

3.4 Literature Review for the ‘Doran Review’

DD

3.5 Exploring the influence of feedback on student

social workers’ understanding of child care and protection

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3.6 Improving the educational outcomes of looked

after children - The project will focus on all looked after children but will have an explicit aim of improving support for those looked after at home.

ILO

3.7 Evaluation of Inspiring Young Futures (a

mentoring programme for care leavers 16-19)

PST

3.8 Preparation of an interaction on historic child

abuse

AHR

3.9 Organisational factors causing barriers to normal

family life in residential units

AHR

3.10 Taking Place Seriously: developing practice in

residential child care in England and Scotland (What's my Space)

W

3.11 Production of an International Implementation and Monitoring handbook to accompany the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children

APA


• The care planning process is increasingly evidence informed, outcome focussed & measurable • Those in the sector are increasingly knowledgeable, skilled & qualified, and apply their learning in practice • Increasing number of evidence informed practices (for care, permanence & transition) implemented by an increasing proportion of agencies & the

workforce

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Activity: Learning & Development

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Continuing Professional Development services reflect a combination of demand driven and promoted services. Section 5 Responds directly to feedback in the stakeholder consultation. Sections 6 and 7 highlight a programme of training and events and workshops currently planned including partnership events. Although the current courses being delivered reflect gaps identified in the Stakeholder Survey there are additional areas which need to be addressed by CELCIS/in conjunction with partners. These include: children’s rights; interagency working; Corporate Parenting; and leadership and management approaches. Section 8 reflects a focussed programme of activity being delivered in behalf of Scottish Government.

Online & Face-to-Face Learning & other Learning Resources Produced & Utilised VLE available for CELCIS Online Learning Activities

4 Development of online learning portal and resources

4.1 bCELCIS online learning portal developed (3 courses developed and piloted) W

4.2 Provision of a range of online learning resources (minimum of 25 learning resources uploaded annually)

APA/ ACT

5 Provision, development and

delivery of a range of specialist training courses (Minimum of 50 courses delivered)

5.1 Currently planned courses

• Bereavement, Grief & Loss (DD) – x2 • Communicating with Children with Social

Communication Difficulties (DD) – x2 • Attachment (CaP) – x5 • Challenges of Improving Educational

Outcomes (ILO) • Working with LGBT Children and Young

People (DD) • Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing in

Residential Child Care (IHO) • Mental Health Issues in Children with

Disabilities: Supporting and Improving Mental Health (DD)

• Self Harm: Concepts, Skills & Strategies (CaP)

• Supervising & Developing Your Staff (LM) • Sexuality & Working with Children and

Young People (CaP)

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• Child Care Law: An Introduction (CaP) – x2 • Introduction to Social Pedagogy (W) • Counselling Skills and Personal Narratives

(CaP) • An Introduction to Therapeutic Working with

Children and Young People (W) – x2 6 Provision of a range of

conferences, seminars and events (delivery of 2 national conferences and a further 30 seminars and events)

6.1 Currently planned events and seminars

• CARE Seminar • Local Management Review, Glasgow City

Council (W) • Designated Senior Manager Seminar (LM) • Improving Outcomes: Leadership Event (LM) • SIRCC/CELCIS National Residential Child

Care Conference • EUSARF Conference, 5-7 September, 2012 • Active Involvement Conference, in

partnership wth Scottish Government - Celebrate Success Follow Up) (W)

• Social pedagogy field visit to Esbjerg, Denmark

LACSIG Events

• Care Planning to Permanence Event, LACSIG (PST) – x5

• Strategic Commissioning Masterclass, LACSIG (C)

• LACSIG Year 2 Event (ACT)

APA ACT

7 Provision of a focussed programme of activities

7.1 Suicide and Self Harm Prevention Programme (18 month programme)

14 seminars (locally delivered across Scotland)

18 Training Sessions

CaP


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Service area: Consultancy

• Increased leadership & management knowledge and skills across the sector • Enhanced learning culture & infrastructure to support continuous learning & enable the application of evidence based practice in the sector

Activity: Service Improvement Consultancy, Review & Technical Assistance

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Practice Toolkits, Models & Protocols

8 Provision of professional consultancy services to the looked after children sector.

8.1 East Lothian Residential Child Care – team

building LM, PST W, CaP

8.2 Sycamore (long term consultancy services to

groups of staff and individual staff across project)

IHO, ILO, PST, LM, W, CaP

8.3 Moorehouse School (long term consultancy

services to groups of staff and individual staff across project)

IHO, ILO, PST, LM, W, CaP

8.4 Aberdeen City Council (Review of Children’s

Home)

CP, CaP PST, LM W, AHR

8.5 Neurosequential Mapping Therapeutics

Exploring the potential to develop CELCIS as a certified site for training in Neurosequential Mapping Therapeutics.

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Service area: LACSIG

9 Develop and support the implementation of a range of toolkits/models across the looked after children sector

9.1 Attachment mapping (mapping of training and

current structures, policies and systems incorporating attachment theory throughout Scotland)

PST, CaP W IHO ILO

Short term-outcomes: • Increased leadership & management knowledge and skills across the sector

Activity: Policy Implementation Support & Advice NOTES:

Outputs (Identified from CELCIS Logic Model)

Detailed Activity Targets

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LACSIG Programme work is delivered across various service areas.

LACSIG Programme of Work

10 A clear, comprehensive work plan and logic model is maintained to facilitate the most effective management of LACSIG and its associated projects.

10.1 Development and implementation of LACSIG

Project Plans and Logic Models for: • Care Planning • Education Outcomes • Health Outcomes • Commissioning • Workforce

APA ACT

10.2 Programme Office Services for LACSIG: • Facilitation and Co-ordination of LACSIG

Meetings – Activity Hubs, Champions Meetings and LACISG Steering Group

• Joint monitoring and evaluation with Scottish Government

10.3 Co-ordinating support to LACSIG activities and

objective through CELCIS and other key experts and advisors

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Service area: Policy Implementation

10.4 Working in partnership to support policy implementation across the sector,

10.5 See LACSIG Events in CPD section


• Increased knowledge/skills amongst commissioners to ensure more intelligent commissioning of effective services • Enhanced partnership working, eg via shared projects, joint assessments, shared budgets/services

Activity: Policy Implementation Support & Advice

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11 To influence legislation to improve outcomes for looked after children

11.1 To effectively influence and respond to the Draft

Children’s Services (Scotland) Bill.

APA,ACT

12 To respond to Scottish Government policy consultations and provide policy advice as required)

12.1 Respond to consultation response requests

APA, ACT

13 To raise the policy profile for looked after disabled children

and young people

13.1 Develop a programme of work that addresses the needs of looked after disabled children and

young people

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Practice Toolkits, Models & Protocols

14 To enhance the management and leadership role for those working for looked after children

14.1 To develop National Guidance on the role of the

external manager (in partnership with Scottish Government).

LM

15 To develop the ethos of corporate parenting

15.1 To update ‘These are our Bairns’. A guide for

Community Planning Partnerships on being a good corporate parent.

CP


• Interventions are increasingly delivered at the earliest opportunities & unnecessary delays/drifts are minimised • Enhanced partnership working, eg via shared projects, joint assessments, shared budgets/services •

Activity: Practice Implementation Support & Advice

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16 Development and delivery of a programme of activity on Permanence, Stability and Transitions

16.1 Recruitment of a team of staff to deliver a range of services in this area.

PST, CP

16.2 Stimulate developments towards a new ‘whole systems’ approach to achieving timely permanence

PST, CP

16.3 Support the sector in its efforts to reduce the incidence and duration of unnecessary delays

and drifts in permanence

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16.4 Identify high quality existing research and gaps in research reflecting priority areas.

PST, CP

16.5 Collate and disseminate good practice guidance on priority areas

PST, CP

16.6 Provide consultancy, specialist advice and evaluation services for those involved with permanence planning at a practice, operational and strategic level.

PST, CP

16.7 Provide learning and development opportunities related to effective permanence planning.

PST, CP

16.8 To review and analyse judgments and rulings by Sheriff’s in relation permanence decisions, in partnership with Cl@n Child Law

PST, CP

17 Improve the experiences and outcomes of looked after children.

17.1 Promote continued progress in throughcare and aftercare support in alignment with the policy direction

PST, CaP

17.2 National consultation with key stakeholders Initiated and results disseminated.

PST, CaP

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17.3 Undertake a review of the Regulations and identify legal aspects

PST, CaP

17.4 Support effective Pathway Planning in line with GIRFEC principles

17.5 Update and further dissemination of We Can and Must Do Better and These are Our Bairns training materials

PST, CaP

17.6 Identify and disseminate good practice examples in relation to throughcare and aftercare.

PST, CaP

17.7 Identify and disseminate high quality research in relation to throughcare and aftercare and identify gaps.

PST, CaP


• Those in the sector are increasingly knowledgeable, skilled & qualified, and apply their learning in practice • Increased leadership & management knowledge and skills across the sector

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Activity: Stakeholder Engagement

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Point 19.1 This will include training and resource development on children’s rights based approach and participation methods reflecting gaps identified in the Stakeholder Survey.

Stakeholder Engagement Strategy

18 Provide access to stakeholder participation opportunities for children and young people.

18.1 Development and implementation of CELCIS participation model for children and young people.

APA, ACT

18.2 Negotiation and agreement of stakeholder work through partner organisations

18.3 International Youth in Care Summit Support participation in the Summit and the Multi generational forum 18.4 Support the participation of young people in research projects including:

• ‘Barriers to Having a Normal Life in Residential Child Care’ Research Project

• Reflections and Visions Three Years On (Review)

18.5 Support and co-ordinate consultation responses National Fostering Contract

19 Development of methods and fora to Engage Stakeholders in the Work of CELCIS

19.1 Support the management of the Partnership Group and enable their views to influence services and practice at CELCIS

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19.2 To establish and support the development of Themed Advisory Groups (TAGs) with CELCIS leads and in line with CELCIS Priorities. To ensure the views of TAGs are represented in the work of CELCIS

19.3 To support the development and maintenance of the CELCIS stakeholder database

19.4 To ensure CELCIS responds to findings and gaps identified in the stakeholder engagement survey 19.5 To facilitate the sharing of practice across the sector including the findings from the examples of practice in the Stakeholder Survey

19.6 To develop and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy to progress work across the sector


• Stakeholders are engaged in & influence service design, delivery & evaluation

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Service area: Communications and Marketing

Activity: Communications & Marketing

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Effective Organisational Promotion via Publications, Social Marketing, Website & other Communication & Marketing Channels

20 Promote the range of services available

20.1 Production and dissemination of a range of marketing materials and web based information highlighting the services available

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20.2 Active promotion of services via the website

21 Provide and maintain an effective digital presence for CELCIS

21.1 On-going development and maintenance of the CELCIS website including:

• Sector news • Good practice guides • Resources and toolkits • Interactive discussion boards/forums • Information about services and events • Provision of a digital news clipping service

Providing valuable and up to date information to and for the sector.

21.2 Develop and maintain a social media presence. Provide updates and access to information and news through Twitter and Facebook and other social networks /forums.

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22 Provide up to date, accessible and relevant information to the sector

22.1 Production and distribution of a quarterly magazine for the sector in both digital and printed formats providing topic focussed, sector and CELCIS information and insight.

22.2 Production and distribution of a monthly e-update. Sharing relevant news and information across the sector.

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22.3 Production and distribution of an annual report

22.4 Capture and provision of digital assets from national conferences and seminars.


• Increase CELCIS' local, national and international profile & reputation

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Principles and Values CELCIS is principled in its approach and our work is characterised by clear values. Principles Children and their families should be at the heart of services Services should be child and family focussed, with paramount consideration given to the needs of the child. We respect autonomy, promote inclusion and keep children, young people and families at the centre of all we do. Development of practice is essential to improve experiences and outcomes Practice should be based on careful reflection and informed by evidence wherever possible to enable services to be effective and efficient. Partnership working benefits services users and partners Effective partnerships provide added value and increase the potential impact of our collective efforts. The exchange of knowledge creates collaborative opportunities for innovation and makes best use of resources. Making a difference in the lives of looked after children requires courage To be a force for change, aspirational in our goals, committed and ambitious in our work, we will need a sound voice to advocate for children’s rights. We are confident in our expressions of praise as well as in our critical reflections. These principles are inspired and informed by our values. Values Inclusion

• We will make sure children’s voices are heard, and their views included • We will recognise and promote the role of parents and community in children’s lives

Justice and fairness

• We will promote diversity and advocate for equity in all our work • We will work in ways that are open, transparent and demonstrate integrity

Excellence

• We set high standards for ourselves and promote effective practice across the sector

• We will be ambitious in our endeavours to make a difference in the lives of looked after children

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These principles and values will be reflected in our how we conduct ourselves and deliver services demonstrated through the following approaches: Collaboration

• We will welcome, include and support stakeholders and partners to achieve our objectives

• We will listen carefully to our partners and stakeholders and use their input to inform our work

Leadership

• We will demonstrate the importance and support the development of effective leadership across the sector

• We will influence the advancement and implementation of policy, practice and service delivery

Commitment to Learning

• We will promote learning across the sector and be responsive and creative in developing approaches and materials

• We will initiate and report on research and promote evidence informed practice Continuous Improvement

• We will foster a culture of hard work and purposeful endeavour in an open, honest and mutually respectful manner

• We will continue to invest in the wellbeing, knowledge and skills of our staff team Accountability

• We will ensure appropriate support and direction for our work through clear and transparent governance arrangements to provide effective services

• We will evaluate and reflect on our own performance and achievements and listen carefully to the opinions of stakeholders

Budget Resource Breakdown by Service Area

Overview

This representation of the allocation of resources to services is based on the distribution

of posts and associated costs across the various Service Areas on which we have and will

report. It should be noted this is representational and staff, although working primarily in

one service area, will support and deliver services in other areas. Central costs have been

broken down as a unit cost and spread across the service areas identified.

The pie charts reflect the actual expenditure for the year ending 31st March 2012 and the

projected expenditure for the current and next financial year. This provides an illustration

of the transfer of resources into new and developing areas of work from those which were

the emphasis of SIRCC. This is most apparent in the reduction in the allocation of

resources to Qualifying Education and Workforce Development from 47% last year to 26% in

the projected budget in 2013 – 2014.

Expenditure 2011 – 2012

Qualifying Education and Workforce Development

47%

Continuing Professional

Development 17%

Professional Consultation

8%

Research 11%

International Projects 5%

LACSIG 3%

Policy Implementation 3%


6%

Projected Expenditure 2012 – 2013

Projected Expenditure 2013 – 2014

Qualifying Education & Workforce

Development 32%


15%

Professional Consultantion

7%

Research 11%


2%

LACSIG 4%


5%


6%

Service Development 18%

Qualifying Education & Workforce Development

26%

Continuing Professional

Development 16%

Professional Consultantion

8%

Research 11%


2%

LACSIG 5%


5%


7%

Service Development

20%

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