The Children and Young People's Plan
The Children and Young People's Plan is an important part of the reforms that followed the 2004 Children Act. Local areas must produce a single, overarching plan for all services affecting children and young people.
Schools, wellbeing and the CYPP
The Education and Inspections Act 2006 placed a duty on maintained schools, primary, secondary, special schools and Short Stay Schools, to promote the wellbeing of their pupils.
How wellbeing is defined
Section 38 (1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 states that:
"The governing body of a maintained school shall, in discharging their functions relating to the conduct of the school -
(a) promote the wellbeing of pupils at the school.....
And that in so doing, the governing body will
have regard to any relevant Children and Young People's Plan.
have regard to any views expressed by parents of registered pupils"..
Section 38(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 defines wellbeing in terms of the matters mentioned in section 10 (2) of the Children Act 2004, which are:
(a) physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing;
(b) protection from harm and neglect;
(c) education, training and recreation;
(d) the contribution made by him to society;
(e) social and economic wellbeing.
Cornwall Children and Young People's Plan 2008-11
Following a needs assessment and consultation with children, young people, parents, carers and practitioners, the Cornwall Children and Young People's Partnership set the priorities for the Children and Young People's Plan 2008-11.
The plan supports services in working better together and in securing improved outcomes for children and young people. It is revised on an annual basis but it is important to note that the 2008-11 plan is still relevant and the latest revision should be read in conjunction with the three year plan. Read Cornwall's Children and Young People's Plan.
April 2011. The information in this page may be subject to change as changes implemented by the coalition government take place, see the Children's Trust website for more information.
