Children and young people in Dudley told us they wanted to access trusted local and national information, services and apps to help them in no more than 3 clicks on their phones and tablets. Well guess what?  young creatives working with inspiring adults  have created just that!!!! why not take a look izone.org.uk

There is an army of young people, staff and volunteers out and about and sharing details of this fantastic new platform during Summerfest 2k17, using social media and good old fashioned word of mouth promotion will continue well into the autumn term through schools and colleges so that no one misses out!

Take a look, let us know what you think and if you have great content that you think we should share send it in to support@psiams.co.uk

Make a Difference – Dudley’s Children in Care Council (CiCC)

The Children in Care Council (CICC) in Dudley is called Make a Difference, where young people in care can have their say on issues that matter to them, and can make sure that they are heard by the people that make the decisions.

Who are we?

We are a group of young people aged 11- 18 and we want to ensure that looked after children, young people and care leavers have a voice, and to give you the opportunity to have your views on things that affect your life are heard.

We meet every two weeks to discuss important issues to young people who are in care in our borough. CiCC is supported by staff from Dudley Council who help the group to work together.

What do we do?

We do lots of different things which include:

Write and send newsletters, updates and questionnaires to young people

Represent young people’s views on issues that affect their lives

Organise events for young people in care so they can have their say

Design and maintain a website for looked after young people

Work with other organisations to make sure looked after young people’s voices are heard

Have regular activities to celebrate our work

Attend events in the West Midlands and elsewhere in the country too

Have FUN!!

This year we are also going on a 2-night stay to the Pioneer Centre during August! We will be taking part in team building activities and letting new members know more about what we do.

Interested in finding out more?

We would love to hear from you if you would like to get involved or find out more information, have something to ask us or would like to tell us about. Please contact Darren Foley, he is the worker who supports us:

Call: 01384 815174 / 07827 836969 or email:  darren.foley@dudley.gov.uk

Did you know there are more than 250 activities available for children and young people during this half term in Dudley Borough?

Want to find them then click Activities and events- summerfest 2k17 

or for your searchable option visit http://fis.dudley.gov.uk/fsd/

Do you work or volunteer with children and young people in Dudley? Are you passionate about keeping them safe and helping others to as well?  Are you confident to deliver training and willing to commit to high quality presentations? If yes we would like to hear from you.

On Monday 31st July from 9.30 – 4pm Dudley CVS and Dudley Safeguarding Children Board are hosting a Safeguarding Children Train the Trainer course.  In return for this FREE CPD Course participants must be willing and have the support of their line managers to deliver a minimum of 4 single agency training sessions per year.

email nicki@dudleycvs.org.uk If you would like to book or have questions

Dudley College Students have worked with Dudley Safe and Sound Partnership to produce a selection of Sexting Awareness Posters.

Please download and print these really helpful resources and post everywhere you can to raise awareness     Sexting Posters low res