HolistiX Case Studies
3 *NEW* fictional case studies have been added to the Think Family Page, talking through how assessments should be recorded on Holistix. Don't forget that this page also gives you information on what HolistiX is and access to log in if you have access.
Think Family and Early Help Performance
1) Within Phase 2 of the
National Programme (since Sept 2014) we have opened 3,001 qualifying cases –
i.e. we have or are working with 3,001 vulnerable families with multiple,
complex needs.
2) We are currently achieving
measurable improvements in the lives of 81% of the families we are working with
(through analysis of their ‘distance travelled’).
3) We have identified in
excess of 750 families turned around against national criteria, working towards
our 4,000 target by 2020.
Don't forget to have your say!
What Matters to You shapes what we do
for you!
West Sussex County Council provides more than £500 million pounds worth of
services to over 820,000 residents, 365 days a year.
From
5 July to 30 August, we want to hear the public’s opinions on what
is important to them, their community and the future of West Sussex. We’re
appealing to all corners of the county, from residents and businesses to those
working in the voluntary and community sectors, to help us shape service
delivery as well as our budget.
If
you’re a resident please fill it in and share it with friends, family and
neighbours. If you have a customer/client contact list please promote and
encourage people to take part. Have your say and complete the survey today.
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New direction for Parent Volunteer
Programme
Children and Family Centres across West Sussex have
refocused the support offered to parents who want to get back into work or
training.
The new
programme is open to any parent with a child under the age of 11, who lives in
West Sussex. Parents can access a range of volunteering placements both within
the Children and Family Centres and in the local community.
Volunteering
opportunities offer parents encouragement to improve their aspirations,
personal skills, self-confidence, employability and economic wellbeing.
If you are
working with someone who you think might benefit from this programme contact
your local Children and Family Centre.
For more
information, click here.
West Sussex Early Years Needs Assessment
The West
Sussex Early Years Needs Assessment has now been published. The report,
written by the Public Health and Social Research Unit, is part of the West
Sussex Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA).
Experiences in the early
years of life are crucial for long-term physical, social, emotional and mental
wellbeing and can have lifelong consequences. The purpose of this
needs assessment was to identify whether the needs of young children (from
conception to age five) and their families are currently being met in West
Sussex, to provide recommendations based on what is working well, as well
as what could be improved.
A ‘good start’ for all
children will improve health, social, educational and economic outcomes in West
Sussex, and will act to reduce inequalities and increase social mobility within
the population.
For further information, contact
Aloisia.katsande@westsussex.gov.uk or verity.pinkney@westsussex.gov.uk.
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Half of HolistiX Contact Numbers Do Not Work
The Police have conducted some independent work on families through direct
contact on mobile numbers provided from the HolistiX database. It transpires that over half the numbers are in fact not contactable, either not being answered or no longer in
use. If you are working with families, please can you ensure that mobile numbers are current on the system and
updated at various points of service intervention.
Transformation Reminder
Please remember to use the SharePoint site to see the latest transformation documents, view the transformation email communications that have gone out and don't forget there is a discussion board to share good practice and ask questions.
Parents 4 Parents
Parents 4
Parents is a newly established parent led peer support group. The group is
free, open to all parents and provides a non-judgemental environment for
parents; where parents can meet other parents with lived experience of daily parenting
challenges as well as making local connections. The project
resulted from feedback during a co-design review where parents who had accessed
our care services said that they wanted timely and non-judgemental support. Our
response was to co-design a solution with local parents to ensure their
insights shaped the delivery of our project.
The core
elements of Parents for Parents include fortnightly group and a Facebook Group.
Both elements are led by parent volunteers who are supported by WSCC officers
to ensure the project is delivered safely.
Sessions
are fortnightly on Wednesday nights between 7-9pm at the Treehouse
CFC.
If you know
a parent who would benefit from the support Parents 4 Parents or you have any
questions please contact us or visit our Facebook Page.
0330 222 3879, Gregory.merrett@westsussex.gov.uk
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Cook and Eat Groups
These free courses
are currently running in Adur, Worthing, Chichester and other areas within
West Sussex. The 6 week course builds
parenting resilience, improves cooking skills and nutritional intake and provides
opportunities for families to make positive lifestyle changes together.
Further information can be read here.
Referrals to
these courses can be made directly to info@health-champions.co.uk.
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Baby Grow with Five to Thrive
 Your child's body grows better when you give the child good food. Your child's brain grows better when you do five simple things.
Respond * Cuddle * Relax * Play * Talk
Cuddle: All sorts of touch can be included in the concept of ‘cuddle’: stroking, patting, holding, feeding, hair care, nail care, massage, being carried, holding hands, and many more interactions involving physical contact. Physical contact is essential for healthy brain development, and the second step of the attachment process is physical attunement, in which the bodies of the baby and the parent begin to work together in harmony, with the physiology of each changing to match the other. Read more about baby brain development here.
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Delivering our vision for excellent children’s social care
It’s great that a
WSCC collaboration has been recognised by the DfE as part of their ‘Delivering
our vision for excellent children’s social care’ publication. To view this, please click here, and refer to West Sussex on page 39.
Family Support Network (FSN) Updates
Adur and Worthing FSN
Adur and
Worthing FSN is pleased to announce that Amanda Rushton who is currently a
development worker within the team will be stepping up to cover Heidi Luck’s
Secondment post as FSN Operational Lead. Amanda will be overseeing the FSN duty
system and will be continuing to work closely with the Early Help workforce.
Adur
and Worthing Hub Design team have been busy working on the integration of Think
Family services, this has and continues to be an exciting opportunity to begin
shaping how we move to a hub design model. Thank you to all who attended the
joint team meeting on Thursday 30th June, it was really good
to see practitioners from across the umbrella services coming together to share
their thoughts and ideas. Next joint team meeting date coming soon!
Email worthingfsn@westsussex.gcsx.gov.uk / adurfsn@westsussex.gcsx.gov.uk or call 07841867340 (Tue 9-12,Wed 12-4, Fri 9-12).
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Awareness
West Sussex County Council and West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)
are funding a two year training programme on mental health awareness and suicide
prevention awareness. Some of the courses available in the pilot phase include 'Youth Mental Health First Aid', 'SafeTALK (suicide alertness training)', 'Bereavement and Loss', 'Exploring ADHD' and 'The Impact of Social Media'. Click here for further information.
Essential Training for Staff working with C&YP
Coastal
West Sussex Mind are
working with partner agencies Grassroots,
YMCA Downlink Group,
CGL (Change, Grow,
Live), Autism
Sussex and Joint
Diversity to provide essential training for those working with
children and young people from September
2016. Courses last between two
hours and two days. The only cost is a £10-£20 registration fee.
To see our range of courses
and book your place, please visit our Eventbrite page here which will be
updated regularly throughout the summer.
Training in August and September
Think Family / Early
Help Briefing and Continuum of Needs:
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13th September 2016, County Hall Chichester
Signs of Safety and
Wellbeing:
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31st August 2016, County Hall North, Horsham
Implementing Early
Help Plans:
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14th September 2016, County Hall, Chichester
HolistiX:
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2nd August 2016, Centenary House, Worthing
- 9th August 2016, Durban House, Bognor
- 16th August 2016, Durban House, Bognor
- 23rd August 2016, Centenary House, Worthing
Effective
Team Around the Family:
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14th September 2016, County Hall North, Horsham
Direct
Work Tools:
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7th September 2016, County Hall Chichester
View the training overview or go to the
Learning and Development Gateway.
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Young People's Service and Local Offer Newsletter
 
From the editor...
Welcome to August's Think Family and Early Help newsletter.
Don't forget to check out the *NEW* Think Family and Early Help video, talking through the Early Help Plan booklet.
Please email me if you would like to be featured in next month's newsletter. Thank you.
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