Roles and Responsibilities
The Steering Group
The steering group is the driving force behind NCVYS, supporting the development of the organisation. Members of the steering group represent NCVYS on a number of boards at local, regional and national level. The steering group aims to meet up every 6 - 8 weeks.
Work with the Children and Young People's Partnership
NCVYS is represented at the Children and Young People's Partnership (CYPP) board. This partnership supports the development and implementation of strategies, policies, procedures and best practice that meet Government guidelines and legislation for working with children and young people across the county.
Work with children aged 8 to 12
NCVYS is represented at the Children's Board that supports the development of strategies, policies, procedures and best practice that support the work of CYPP.
Work with young people aged 13 to 19
NCVYS is represented at the Teenager Board that supports the development of strategies, policies, procedures and best practice that support the work of CYPP. This board oversees the governance of The Youth Offending Service, Connexions, Teenage Pregnancy Unit and the Youth Service.
Working to actively involve children and young people
NCVYS is represented on the CYPP Strategic Active Involvement Group that supports the development of strategies, policies, procedures and best practice to actively involve children and young people. This group has produced;
- The Charter of Involvement
- The Recruitment and Selection good practice tool
- Consultation with children and young people
- The Quality Standards for active involvement of children and young people.
Work with Teenage Pregnancy Unit
NCVYS is represented at the Teenage Pregnancy Unit that supports the development of strategies, policies, procedures and best practice to provide good information about sexual health, good sex and relationship education and support for teenage parents.
Work with other partners
NCVYS chairs the 0-19 Thematic Partnership that shares information and best practice with organisations who work across the voluntary and statutory sectors. This group meets quarterly.
Working across Northamptonshire
As Northamptonshire moves towards integrated working in local areas it is imperative that NCVYS is represented at this local level. Area Champions represent NCVYS on boards and groups at district and borough level, bringing information back to the Thematic Partnership and preparing short reports for the e:bulletin. This role is vital in keeping local members up-to-date and informed about what is happening for children and young people in their area, raising the profile of NCVYS and their own organisation. Training to be a representative is available to Area Champions if required.
Providing Information
NCVYS relies on the sharing of robust, good quality information provided by its members about the work they do with children and young people. It is important that members get involved with this process as the information collected will help to strengthen our position and voice by illustrating the complexity and diversity of the sector.
