Sector developments

New BME YDS Support group

This group aims to build upon the success of the TEEX (To Ethnic for East Sussex) group that ran a couple of years ago in the west of the county. Initially, the intention is to start a group in Eastbourne that could also draw in young people from the surrounding rural area of Wealden.

CAMHS Referral Sheet

The CAMHS service will now happily take CAFs as part of referrals if accompanied by their referral front-sheet.

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Tackling Climate Change

Please find attached details of a local climate change conference on 24 April. The event is free to members of ESSP and there are 10 places reserved for ESSP members.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Barbara Arnold on 01273 484372 or Barbara.Arnold@lewes.gov.uk.

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Participation Works South East Annual Conference

Thursday 3 April 2008 HG Wells Centre Woking

Free to the VCS this is the opportunity of the year to meet with colleagues who work locally, look at good practice, make excellent new contacts, hear inspirational contacts, try out new media techniques, and learn practical participation skills in an interactive environment.

Briefing on rural migrant children, young people and families

The Speaking Out team at NCVCCO/NCVYS is writing a briefing on migrant children, young people and families living in rural areas of England and would like to hear from organisations working on these issues. The briefing will promote examples of good practice from voluntary and community sector children and youth organisations.

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Aiming High Free Regional Event

SEYP are holding a free regional event on the Aiming High – Positive Activities ‘Things to do and Places to go’ (Section 6 of the Education Act).

The event will take place on March 13th 2008 at the Runnymede Centre Chertsey Road, Addlestone Surrey. KT 15 2EP

Please see flyer attached below:

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Partpicipation Network - South East

If you work with or for children and young people and are based in or work across the South East Region, then join a support network designed for YOU!

Participation Works has a brand new Network for the South East.

Nitin Sawhney Presentation

Nitin Sawhney Authenticity and the Artist’s Voice: Award winning Musicial/DJ/Producer Nitin Sawnhey discusses how artists can maintain their own creative practices and develop real partnerships whilst working in an educational context. Nitin will illustrate with examples of his work in schools.

Friday 1st February 5-15 to 7pm Pelham House Lewes

Please see attachment below for details on how to book your FREE place

South East Empowerment Network

South East Strategic Empowerment Network – Every Voice Counts

Are you or your organisation involved in community development and engagement activity?
Are you involved in a community empowerment initiative?
Would you like to get involved to stimulate action?

Trustee Matching Event

Would you like to promote your organisation and trustee positions to potential trustees from the University of Brighton and Business Sector? Would you like to make links with local Infrastructure Support organisations?

If so, then book a free stall at, The Trustee Matching Event Monday 14th January 2008, 5.30pm to 8pm, Cockcroft Hall, University of Brighton, Lewes Road Brighton.

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