STAYING SAFE IN A DIGITAL WORLD: a Multi-agency approach in Dudley Borough

Dudley’s E-safety Conference, 17^th February 2017

You are warmly invited to attend a vital learning day for all agencies involved in supporting young people to have safe digital lives with good mental health.

As part of the CAMHS Transformation Fund a project has been undertaken to look at how Dudley responds to e-safety issues, in particular in relation to children and young people’s emotional health and wellbeing.

Hear ideas contributed from many local agencies along with the lived experiences of young people.

This conference will deliver the very latest local information and offer an opportunity to develop local plans.

Speakers already confirmed include: Laura Higgins of the Professionals’ helpline, Author and trainer, director of the Cybersurvey, Adrienne Katz will present the views of 2000 young people in Dudley and Dr. Cathy Street will present the messages from the recent Needs Assessment carried out in Dudley. Local agencies will share practice.

If you would like to attend, please book on via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/staying-safe-in-a-digital-world-a-multi-agency-approach-in-dudley-borough-tickets-29305217695

New Horizon OCD support group
If you’re looking for a relaxed and safe environment where you can share your experiences of OCD, come along to Dudley Mind’s OCD support group which runs every other Wednesday between 7pm – 9pm. Find out more about the group by calling 01384 442938.

Our Dudley and Walsall Talking Therapies Services

Individuals feeling stressed, anxious or low are now able to self-refer into our Dudley Talking Therapy service as long as they are aged 16 and over (a school leaver) and are registered with a Dudley GP.

Time to Talk – Help us start a conversation

On Thursday 2 February, our Community Development Workers will be celebrating ‘Time to Talk Day’ by hosting an event at Wellington Road Community Centre, 27 Wellington Road, Dudley, DY1 1RB, from 11am – 2pm.

The ‘Time to Talk Day’ campaign, organised by Time to Change, was set up in 2014 to get people talking about their mental health and challenge those stigmas surrounding mental health issues.

The event will offer attendees a chance to talk about mental health and find ways of improving their  own health and wellbeing. Along with getting the local public talking about their mental health, these events will also provide the opportunity to find out more about the services that are available from stallholders including local libraries, police, Healthwatch, adult/community learning teams and many more. There will also be a free lunch on the day.

For more information or to book a place, please contact cdw@dwmh.nhs.uk or call 01385 366517.

To view the letter received by DMBC Childrens Services as a result of the Monitoring visit in October please click the folowing item-7-c-dudley-final-monitoring-letter

There are still places available on the forthcoming training “Parental Substance Misuse & Safeguarding Children” to be held on 30^th January, 10-4 at Saltwells.  For further information, please use the link provided.  A booking form is attached for completion and return should you wish to reserve a place on this training.

PLEASE NOTE that there is a charge of £25 per person for this training.

http://safeguarding.dudley.gov.uk/child/work-with-children-young-people/training/training-directory/parental-drug–alcohol-misuse/

The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) enables young people to use their energy and passion to change the world for the better. Run by young people for young people, UKYP provides opportunities for 11-18 year olds to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change

The Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) are elected by their peers and are offered a number of local, regional and national opportunities to influence decisions which affect young people’s lives.

In Dudley we have two places on the UKYP and will be holding our election from Monday January 30^th until Sunday 12^th February 2017 (inclusive) across schools, colleges, PRUs and other organisations across the Borough.

Results will be announced in February and a winner’s posters will be produced to promote to young people who their elected representatives.

In order for your young people to have a say in who they feel would best represent them you can host a ballot box in your organisation – allowing all of the young people to vote. We try to be as flexible as possible with voting.

If you would like to host a ballot box please contact me on the details below and we can agree the best way for your organisation to get as many votes as possible.

Darren Foley

Youth Empowerment Officer

Dudley MBC

Dudley Youth Service

7 St James Rd

Dudley DY1 1HP.

STAYING SAFE IN A DIGITAL WORLD: a Multi-agency approach in Dudley Borough

Dudley’s E-safety Conference, 17^th February 2017

You are warmly invited to attend a vital learning day for all agencies involved in supporting young people to have safe digital lives with good mental health.

As part of the CAMHS Transformation Fund a project has been undertaken to look at how Dudley responds to e-safety issues, in particular in relation to children and young people’s emotional health and wellbeing.

Hear ideas contributed from many local agencies along with the lived experiences of young people.

This conference will deliver the very latest local information and offer an opportunity to develop local plans.

Speakers already confirmed include: Laura Higgins of the Professionals’ helpline, The Breck Foundation, Author and trainer, director of the Cybersurvey, Adrienne Katz will present the views of 2000 young people in Dudley and Dr. Cathy Street will present the messages from the recent Needs Assessment carried out in Dudley. Local agencies will share practice.

If you would like to attend, please book on via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/staying-safe-in-a-digital-world-a-multi-agency-approach-in-dudley-borough-tickets-29305217695

Important! There have been significant changes to the Dudley Safeguarding Children Board (DSCB) Training arrangements.

Every staff member and volunteer belonging to a voluntary organisation, community group, faith setting or charity working with children under the age of 18 (25 with a disability) in Dudley is required to undertake Basic Safeguarding Training. What to do if? Is now only delivered as single agency training. Dudley CVS accredited staff will deliver on behalf of DSCB it is, at the moment free to attend.  It is with regret there is no budget for refreshments but drinks will be available at £1 each.

There are three Basic Awareness, What to do if? Training dates available:-

Venue DY1, Stafford Street, Dudley, DY1 1RT.

It is imperative that participants book as places are limited.

To book click the following links

Wednesday 8th February 2pm – 5pm

Wednesday 8th February 6pm – 9pm

Thursday 16th February 6pm-9pm

Staff members and volunteers who have a direct responsibility for Safeguarding in their setting are required to attend the Core Working Together Training provided by DSCB (This replaces the previous intermediate and advanced courses)  you will have to prove that you have completed a basic awareness course before booking onto the Core Working Together Training.

Core Working Together dates together with a range of other safeguarding training is available on the training calendar hosted on the Dudley Safeguarding Children Board website

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 For more information, please contact:

Claire Gwynne, Children’s Services Manager 01902 212196 

 Or Sarah Gormley, Family Support Worker    07850541348       

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