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Derbyshire Children and Young People's Trust
These pages will tell you about the Change for Children programme which will improve outcomes for Children and Young People in Derbyshire. They are aimed at providing information and resources for staff and volunteers working with children and young people in Derbyshire.
The Children and Young People's Trust brings together all services for children and young people in Derbyshire to focus on improving outcomes for all children and young people.
The trust partners include Derbyshire County Council, health services, Connexions Derbyshire, Derbyshire Police, the voluntary and community sector and The Learning and Skills Council.
Young People have a strong voice in the trust. Two young people nominated by the Derbyshire Youth Forum sit on the Children and Young People's Trust Board.
The Derbyshire Children and Young People's Trust was launched at two conferences in March 2006. Anne Western, lead elected member for children’s services and Deputy Leader of Derbyshire County Council introduced the new Trust and set out the requirement to improve outcomes for all children and young people in Derbyshire. Bruce Buckley, Strategic Director for children’s services explained how hard work, patience and discipline will be required in achieving the changes in Derbyshire set out in Every Child Matters.
The formation of a Children's Trust is a requirement of the Children Act 2004. The legislation was introduced by the Government to prevent a repeat of the tragic death of Victoria Climbie in London. For more information about Children's Trusts visit the Every Child Matters website (opens in a new window).
Recent News: Children and Younger Adults Department (CAYA) Service Plan (2006 – 2009) - 2008 Refresh
This plan sets out how the department will improve outcomes for children and young people during 2008 – 2009.
Managers will brief members of staff from CAYA and partner agencies during May 2008.
You can find out more by viewing short briefing papers and the CAYA Service Plan 2008 refresh on the Other Plans page (opens in a new window).
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