General information

Re-signing the Derbyshire Compact
The Derbyshire Compact has been in existence since 2003, building on the national Compact and giving a local focus to relations between public sector bodies and the voluntary and community sector within the county. The Compact aims to create a truly equal and fair relationship between the voluntary and community sector and local bodies. 

To refresh signatories and organisations about the Compact, what it stands for and the difference it can make to partnership working a resign of the Derbyshire Compact has been agreed. The Compact Steering Group is asking your organisation to renew their dedication to the Derbyshire Compact by reaffirming their commitment.

This can be done by filling in the form on the following page and returning to Louise Collins at:

Derbyshire County Council
County Hall
Smedley Street
Matlock
DE4 3AG

For more information on the Derbyshire Compact please go to: http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/partnerships/voluntary_sector/derbyshire_compact/ (opens in a new window) or for information from the Compact Commission: http://www.thecompact.org.uk/ (opens in a new window) or speak to Louise Collins at Derbyshire County Council on 01629 580000 or email: louise.collins@derbyshire.gov.uk.

To apply/re-apply please complete the Re-Signing the Derbyshire Compact form in the related documents section.

Introducing the New Quarterly Newsletter for COMPACT

Find out all the latest news and views about the COMPACT.  To sign up for regular copies (PDF format or hard copy) or to organise a supply for your Local Compact area or organisation, please email info@thecompact.org.uk

Derbyshire COMPACT
The Derbyshire COMPACT is an agreement between voluntary and community groups and statutory organisations which sets out a framework for how these organisations will work together in partnership.

It outlines the shared principles that include: independence, funding and accountability, policy development and consultation and good practice which will help develop good relations between the sectors.

Derbyshire Compact VCI Sector
In May this year groups and organisations working with children, young people and families in the VCI sector across Derbyshire, took part in a consultation exercise around Compact and its Codes of Practice to ensure there is a greater understanding of this key working tool.

Matt Ford and Naomi Compton met with the chair of the Compact Steering Group in June and raised all the issues and concerns from the groups and organisations.  A paper in response to the issues can be viewed in the related documents section of this page.

Is your organisation implementing Derbyshire Compact Principles? 
Derbyshire has a cross sector, multi agency steering group with an agreed action plan to implement Compact principles. Is your organisation represented? Compact Steering group members are drawn from statutory and VCS organisations in Derbyshire. Please refer to the attached Compact Briefing Note for further information.

Ofsted has published its evaluation of children’s services, based on the outcomes for 102 councils receiving annual performance assessments in 2006, and the findings of the first 37 joint area reviews of children’s services undertaken during 2005-06. It provides an overview of key themes, and highlights strengths and weaknesses, making particular reference to each of the Every Child Matters outcomes. It includes a number of good practice examples. Narrowing the Gap can be downloaded at www.ofsted.gov.uk (opens in a new window).

Children’s Centres
You can access contact details for Children’s Centres  in each District of Derbyshire some of which offer free venues for people working with children and young people across Derbyshire. 

District Managers – Children and Younger Adults Department
Please see the District Managers document in the more information section of this page to find information on all 0-11 and 11-19 Children’s Trust Managers across Derbyshire. 

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies – Examples of Exemplar Policies

You will find in the related documents section of this page, an Equal Opportunities Policy Statement and a Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy statement which are examples of exemplar policies.

Please note these are read only documents only.