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Welcome to the latest edition of the Early Help newsletter. In this edition you will find an update on the Early Help module, the latest newsletter looking at exploitation in Shropshire, and as more families are facing financial hardship information from the Shropshire Food Poverty Alliance. If you have information on your service area you would like to share in the next early help newsletter, please email Kate.Bentham@shropshire.gov.uk
Whether you think a child, young person or family needs some support, or you are worried a child might be at risk of abuse or neglect, there is only one number you need – 0345 678 9021. From this number you will receive the support you need to get the right help at the right time to strengthen families and safeguard children.
This update is to provide all Early Help Partners with the current position related to progress made with implementing the Early Help Module case management system.
As you will appreciate, having to do implementation and migration remotely and virtually is challenging to say the least – but I can’t praise the Targeted Early Help Team enough in their attitude and determination in making it work. Most of their cases have been migrated and staff are feeling much more confident using the system every day.
The next phase of implementation extends to getting partners on the system. We have spent time over the last month or so ensuring that the system access for external partners has been thoroughly tested. Providing the assurance that once MeLearning has been completed, access is simple and easy. The Strengthening Families Team are available to provide support to partners and agencies in accessing the training and the Early Help Module, and you can contact them via email on ShropshireStrengtheningFamilies@shropshire.gov.uk or via phone on 01743 253921
We have 70 partners ready to get going. These partners understanding the benefits of joining a case management system that shares information with Children’s Social Care, ensuring that children and young people are protected and supported as early as possible.
I will share information about the revised Early Help strategy, developed by the range of Early Help partners, in the next early help newsletter. Partners were very clear that for the three years of the strategy, Neglect would be the number one focus. We want to build on the strengths of the whole family to ensure that children do not have live with neglect.
To ensure we can support you and your organisation - please ensure your organisation has signed the information sharing agreement and as soon as you have completed the MeLearning – we will provide you with access.
Your support as always is much appreciated
Regards Fran
Fran Doyle
Head of Early Help, Partnerships and Commissioning
Children’s Services
In order for local agencies and service providers to identify young people with substance misuse and risk taking problems Shropshire We are With You has developed a screening tool. The tool will enable staff to carry out a brief assessment of needs paying particular focus to substance use, at risk groups and at-risk situations as identified by the practice standards. This tool has recently been updated to reflect that referrals will now only be accepted via the email address SRPinfo@wearewithyou.org.uk
Climb, partnered with the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, is a unique programme providing positive activities to young people who may otherwise be drawn into criminal activity. They work with 10-17 year olds early on, before they get caught up in county lines or other forms of exploitation. Through sports and the arts, they give young people a chance to form healthy relationships, find out about their passions and be positive about the future. By offering diversionary activities, young people can choose to step away from a life of exploitation, before the threats and abuse get any worse. They are empowered to make positive choices to improve their lives.
Climb have recently launched a new website and updated their referral from.
The latest edition of the quarterly newsletter, aimed at reducing and ending exploitation in Shropshire is now available. The TREES newsletter (Together Reducing and Ending Exploitation in Shropshire) provides updates on the latest information regarding exploitation in your local area – including useful links and resources.
Employment Advisers are available for family support. Please note that all contact will be by telephone and that capacity may be limited/temporary. They can support with the following: Benefit Enquiries including payment queries, Entitled to better off calculations, CV support, signposting to online training, Career discussion for future job goals, digital on line coaching including signposting to www.jobhelp.dwp.gov.uk (New dedicated website for Job help/advice in current climate) Contact ben.marr@shropshire.gov.uk (Central South) Amanda.osborne@shropshire.gov.uk (North/Central)
West Mercia Women’s Aid have restarted their Survivors Network, offering women a safe space to come together with other survivors to chat and extend their support networks. Please share with women you think would benefit from this support.
Together all is a safe online early intervention service for people who need support with their mental health. It offers 24/7 support, with trained clinicians online at all times, as well as a range of helpful tools and resources. There is also a programme of online evidence-based courses which are designed to help people manage a variety of mental health difficulties and improve their health and wellbeing at a pace which suits them. To find out more, visit https://togetherall.com/en-gb/ |
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Shropshire Council, the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and the Parent and Carer Council (PACC) have jointly come together to provide the latest Covid-19 SEND Newsletter. The newsletter aims to provide easy access to key information for SEND families during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as an opportunity for parent carers to hear from each other about their experiences.
This edition is particularly looking at support for young people aged 18-25 years during the pandemic and moving from school to college and other key transition points.
Please like/follow the Shropshire SEND Local Offer on Facebook and Twitter for regular SEND updates, advice, guidance and resources.
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As the recession deepens, more people are losing their jobs and facing hardship. It is vital that people in Shropshire know where to get help. The Shropshire Food Poverty Alliance has created resources for people and organisations in Shropshire to find advice and support
Shropshire Larder (shropshirelarder.org.uk) - is the most comprehensive directory of services for people living in Shropshire on a low budget. It has information on how to access a foodbank or community food project, and how to eat well on a budget. It also covers how to get support with benefits, housing, and debt.
Sign up to their newsletter to keep up to date on the situation and the support available. To subscribe click here
Half Term Activities for Young People (Aged 12 -17yrs)
Wednesday 28th October – Corbett Wood/Grinshill Walk and picnic (young people bring their own picnic lunch) Time 11.00am to 1.00pm £3.00
Friday 30th October – Haughmond Hill Walk and picnic (young people bring their own picnic lunch) Time 11.00am to 1.00pm £3.00
For these activities young people must be registered with All In Short Breaks. To book a place click here.
Thursday 29th October – Zoom Together Chat and activities
Time 11am to 12.00pm - Free
Young people must be registered with All In Short Breaks. To book a place contact wendyc@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Virtual Support Group for Parents
Tuesday Morning 11am-12pm
Wednesday Evening 8pm-9pm
AWM are running their weekly online support groups via the Zoom platform. This is an opportunity to talk with other parents, share ideas, and offer support.
If you would like to join either of the support groups please email Gemma at gemmae@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Dad’s Group
AWM welcome Dad’s to come and join their online group. Come together to share ideas and advice with a member of AWM present. For more information on this group and to register please visit their website.
Advice and support
We continue to offer advice and support over the phone and via email. Parents and carers can contact our small team directly to arrange an appointment. Video calls can be offered if required, please call:
Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri Wendy Cowton 07900784186
Weds, Thu, Fri Emma Hegenbarth 07881109480
Email shropshire@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
The following training sessions have been developed and will be delivered via Microsoft Teams during this term.
Learners will need to ensure they have a laptop/PC and can connect to Microsoft Teams to join in these interactive training sessions.
This virtual training is free of charge to any professional/volunteer working with children, young people or their families in Shropshire.
Early Help: Introduction to Early Help Virtual Training
Are you new to Early Help in Shropshire? Are you confused by the language? Don’t know who to talk to?
Dates
Monday 16 November 2020 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Monday 7 December 2020 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Early Help: Introduction to Liquidlogic Early Help Module (EHM) Virtual Training
Have you completed the online ME Training? Would you like to have a small group training session to familiarise yourself with the functionality of EHM by working through a case?
Dates
Monday 2 November 2020 1.00pm. – 3.00pm
Monday 23 November 2020 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Monday 14 December 2020 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Early Help: Introduction to Reducing Parental Conflict Virtual Training
Do you know how to identify and work with parental conflict?
Dates
Monday 30th November – 1pm to 3pm
Bookings & Further Information
Shropshire Council employees to book all Early Help training via Leap into Learning Training will be listed under Social Care – General Social Care Training. Once booked, the MS Teams invite will be added to your calendar and any resources will be available to download from your training record or from the MS Teams session.
Other agencies to book via the SSCP booking system Once you are registered you can log in to apply for training and click on your requested learning tab to request a particular course. An MS Teams invite will be sent a few days prior to the training and any resources will be available to download from the Resource section of your learner record or from the MS Teams session.
 Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership (SSCP) are currently delivering all multi-agency safeguarding children & young people training virtually via Microsoft Teams.
This training is ideally undertaken on a PC, laptop or tablet device. Functionality is not good if you access via a mobile device. One device per learner will be required in order to record attendance and facilitate course interaction
The following awareness raising level, interactive, virtual training courses are currently available. These are currently being offered free of charge to all professionals/volunteers who work with Shropshire local authority area children, young people or their families.
Safeguarding Children Webinar (SSCP Raising Awareness in Safeguarding Children & Young People) 3 hours
It is everyone’s duty to protect all children and young people in our care. All professionals and volunteers should be alert, aware, listen to children and be professionally curious, talk, share information, communicate and work together collaboratively.
Thursday 19th November 2020 from 9.30am – 12.30pm
Wednesday 9th December 2020 from 9.30am – 12.30pm
Domestic Abuse Virtual Briefing 2 hours
Domestic Abuse impacts upon many lives. The effects are often felt across the family especially children who live with this experience.
Tuesday 3rd November 2020 – 1pm to 3pm
Wednesday 2nd December 2020 – 10am to 12 noon
Exploitation Virtual Briefing 2 hours
As risks to children in Shropshire increase due to Criminal Exploitation it is important that practitioners are aware of how to respond to safeguard children groomed into these circumstances.
Tuesday 10th November 2020 from 10am – 12noon
Wednesday 16th December 2020 from 10am – 12noon
Bookings & Further Information
Shropshire Council practitioners with an @shropshire.gov.uk email address, please book our virtual training sessions via Leap Into Learning
Practitioners with other email addresses or anyone booking the e-learning modules provided by Virtual College should please book via the SSCP multi-agency booking system. You will need to register an account if you don’t have one already, otherwise log in to your account and request the learning you require
All delegates will receive acknowledgement of their booking and will be sent an invite to join the relevant Microsoft Teams session a few days prior to the date of the training.
Learners may need to download any resources for each training session from their Leap into Learning or SSCP learner record prior to attending.
Any difficulties with booking then please email sscpbusinessunit@shropshire.gov.uk or ring the SSCP Business Unit on 01743 254370
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