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engage international conference Arnolfini, 18 November 2005 Rhiannon Johns Museum Development Officer, SWMLAC Martin Thomas Head of Learning, Arts Council England South West Amber Walls Development Co-ordinator, en-vision. 'Youth Matters' and culture delivering Change for Children. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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'Youth Matters' and culturedelivering Change for Children engage international conference Arnolfini, 18 November 2005
Rhiannon JohnsMuseum Development Officer, SWMLAC
Martin ThomasHead of Learning, Arts Council England South West
Amber WallsDevelopment Co-ordinator, en-vision
Introduction
• policy context
• case study
• discussion group
• feedback
The Children Act (2004)5 overarching aims for children to:
• be healthy
• stay safe
• enjoy and achieve
• make a positive contribution to society
• achieve economic well-being
Children and young peoples lives:‘Change for Children: Every Child Matters’
Outcomes, priorities and activities
- Cultural Hubs 2005/08
(ACE/MLA/LEAs)
- Literature Matters (ACE/MLA)
- Sure Start activities
- Race Equality Scheme (ACE)
- Diversity action plans (MLA)
- Information literacy
- PAYP (multi-agencies)
- Work with Children’s Trusts
- Regional arts and health forum
- Arts and health audit
- Grants for the arts (ACE)
Raising school standards
Improving the quality of life
Enjoying and achieving
Creating safer and stronger communities
Young people at risk
Staying safe
Promoting healthier communities
Being healthy
Outcomes, priorities and activities
- Creative industries
- Artists Time Space Money
(ACE)
-M/L/As in local communities
- Culture at the heart of
regeneration (DCMS)
Promoting the economic vitality of localities
Transforming local environment
Economic
well being
- Arts Award (ACE)
- Artsmark (ACE)
- Youth arts panels/forum
- Volunteering opportunities
- Creative Partnerships (ACE)
- Renaissance museums (MLA)
Making a positive contribution
Safer and stronger communities through cultural activity
‘Youth Matters’ (2005) expresses the desire that young people have…
more things to do and places to go in their local area, and more choice and influence over what is available
more opportunities to volunteer and to make a contribution to their local community, building on the work of the Russell Commission
better information, advice and guidance about issues that matter to them, delivered in the way they want to receive it
better support when they need extra help to deal with a problem
‘Youth Matters’ (2005) early findings… safe and enjoyable spaces for young people: arts marketing was
viewed as poor. YP keen arts venues should advertise on television, use MSN; cited negative stereotyping of museums and libraries as barrier
voluntary work viewed positively: YP feel valued when they are able to help others, and opportunities are considered useful for future career prospects. They were clear that involving YP in communities, projects, buildings = make them feel proud and more respectful of public spaces
valued idea of certificates and awards, recognising that they could assist them in finding careers better support when they need extra help to deal problem
face-to-face advice was the most useful; existing services sometimes over formal and intimidating
generally positive about Opportunity Cards but challenged use of money (invest in better activities and choice, not gimmicks)
DCMS 5 year strategy
Everyone ‘experiencing culture’ ‘Creative Sparks’/ ‘Discover’ for children and young
people Links between sustainable communities and
culture and creativity Cultural Hub pathfinders in 3 regions CPA and Local Area Agreements: more emphasis
on culture for local government Profile and prestige: international programmes; inc
digitisation Listening to users/non-users/potential users
DfES 5 year priorities Personalisation and choice: children's services,
parents and learners at the centre
Opening up services to new and different providers and alternative ways of delivering services
Freedom and independence for frontline head teachers, governors and managers. Clearer accountabilities; streamlined funding arrangements
Commitment to staff development, support and training to improve assessment, care and teaching
Partnerships with parents, employers, volunteers and VOs to maximise life chances for all
Schools White Paper, autumn 2005'School trusts‘: governance, determination, transition (LEA to independence)
Better outcomes for every child: vision is a tailored offer for every child. Personalised learning, reinforced by focus on health and behaviour
School Improvement Partners will hold schools to account for progress
strong impetus to schools to engage with parents and respond to views
Children’s Information Services will give parents information about children’s services locally and advice
Parents offered information sessions when child starts primary or secondary schools [advice on issues inc bullying]
schools will receive advice and support to meet the aspirations of socially excluded pupils, BME parents and pupils
• Sharing information about vulnerable children: Schools working with
other children’s services and new Local Safeguarding Children Boards to
share information about children at risk and act to ensure their safety.
HMG to consult on new duty on LAs to identify children missing education
• Children’s Trusts to offer more effective help for problems. A Common Assessment Framework piloted - Simple common tool to identify
additional needs and early intervention
• Schools working in partnership: LAs to consult schools about Children
and Young People’s Plan, schools to work with CYPP in creating School
Development Plans
• LAs to commission rather than provide education, put children/families at
heart of the design and delivery
Operating contextLocal Area Agreements
Summarise ODPM guidance and four shared priorities
Wider context, affecting regional agencies and cultural organisations
Expectation of local government: changes in user patterns; funding pressures on local authorities
Govt Office internal restructuring of DfES associates and advisors
Local Authority Partnership Agreements informing LAAs
Cultural and creative agencies
− Core is about expanding and improving on the (DCMS) cultural
offer; consultation and evidence base to inform future plans
− Cultural and creative partners working together to ensure
momentum (GOs; regional cultural consortia)
− Children, young people & the arts;Young people at risk (ACE)
− Arts Award, Artsmark and other ‘offers’ (ACE)
− ‘Young People & Creativity’ internal papers propose models for
embedding CP, delivering offer, managing change (ACE/CP)
− Measuring learning/social outcomes (MLA)
Cat Cairn: The Kielder Skyspace by James Turrell Photographer: Mark Pinder
Thank you
martin.thomas@artscouncil.org.uk
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