Working together to improve SEND services in Devon
All of the services supporting children and young people with SEND were inspected in December 2018. As a result, the Local Authority and NHS Devon were asked to make improvements. A Draft Written Statement of Action has been prepared to show how we will make these improvements.
School and college leavers encouraged to earn while they learn
A Proud to Care recruitment campaign launches in Devon this week, aimed at 17 to 25 year olds, to encourage them to consider careers in the county’s growing health and social care sector.
Launch of online toolkit to help tackle exploitation
The toolkit will help frontline colleagues learn about, identify and report exploitation happening in Devon and the surrounding area.
Celebrating Devon’s workers at the 2018 Social Worker of the Year awards
Children’s Services celebrated the achievements of Devon’s social workers and team managers who were nominated in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2018.
Devon’s local area SEND inspection report
In Jo Olsson’s letter, she affirms the commitment of partners to continue the programme of improvement, which Inspectors confirmed was on the right track.
Young carers goes the extra mile, literally
Young Carers, and staff at Devon Young Carers, are running a marathon, the full 26.2 miles, to raise awareness of the vital role that young carers have in the care of others.
County Lines – know the signs
Devon & Cornwall Police launched a campaign to raise awareness of County Lines and how professionals and the public can help spot the signs of such criminal activity ongoing in their community.
Partner Agency Information Sharing form
The Partner Agency Information Sharing form is now ‘live’ on the Devon and Cornwall Police website. This portal is an accessible way for partners to share information about vulnerability and crime and will make sharing intelligence easier and more effective.