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Domestic Violence Review

This is a brief review of current provision across East Sussex to identify, whether direct or indirect, support to reduce the incidence and/or consequences of domestic abuse. If you provide such services please follow see the attachments below to read the letter and questionnaire.


Strategic Review of the East Sussex Youth Development Service (YDS)

The consultation paper is now available from East Sussex County Council regarding the Youth Service review in East Sussex. 

I know many of you have inputted through events that Alison Jeffrey has held in Uckfield and one due in Hastings.  But it is vital to capture more of your views to make a formal response to the paper. 


Reducing Teenage Pregnancy in East Sussex

Conference Date: 19.06.2008 Venue: Wellshurst Golf Club, North Street, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4EE Timings: 9.30am – 4.30pm Target Group: All AgenciesAims:To raise awareness


Self Harm Forum

Further to the distribution of the Self Harm Protocol last year the first of the Self Harm Forums for East Sussex is taking place  from 12midday until 3.30pm on  Thursday  8th May at the Su


Childcare Sufficiency Assessment

From April 2008, local authorities have a duty to secure sufficient childcare for parents in their area who are in work, education or training for work. In preparation for this duty, a detailed assessment of the supply of, and demand for, childcare in East Sussex has taken place.


Common Assessment Framework and Contact Point

Helen Donelan from the information sharing and assessment team has pulled together some text explaining the background to the Common Assessment Framework, ContactPoint and a workforce analysis they are doing.  The ISA team have also developed a 'find out' tool to help practitioners make decisions about whether they need Children Index/ContactPoint access and/or CAF training which would be particularly useful for the VCS. 

Helen’s contact details are Helen.Donelan@eastsussex.gov.uk or 01323 767355. 


ESCC Jar Report Published

A copy of the full report is now available on the Children’s Trust Express web pages – you can download it by following this link.


CAF & Children's Index

Find out if you need Common Assessment Framowork Training or Children's Index access.

Not sure, please look at the attachment below:


Family Support Strategy Workshop

The workshop is taking place on Monday 19 November from 9:30am - 1pm at The Kings Centre in Eastbourne for practitioners working with families. 

This workshop will focus on how we work together to support families within East Sussex and will provide the opportunity to explore this together. 

If you are interested in attending this event, please follow the link complete the booking form below and return it to the named contact by Friday 2 November.


CAMHS referrals and new helpline for practitioners

Please see below attachments for the recently completed referral criteria for Specialist Child Adolescent & Mental Health Services and details of the Consultation Line for professionals.


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