Corporate Strategy

Studywiz includes tools for teachers to deliver online learning activities to individuals, small groups, classes, year groups, interest groups, whole school or even across schools.

(Source - Children's Services)

2010/11

Hampshire Children's Services was notified of its successful bid for Standards Fund Grant money  in order to improve home access to ICT for targeted groups of young people.

(Source - Children's Services)

2010/11

Pupils at the Quilley School in Eastleigh and the School Landscape Programme are working together to make better uses of outdoor spaces for socialising and relaxing.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

A successful project encouraging children in the New Forest and Test Valley to read more and introducing rural communities to our cultural services.

(Source - CCRA)

2009/10

How local children’s centres can make a real difference and help parents overcome personal barriers and reach their potential.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

A series of projects to reduce the growing sales of underage sale sof alcohol. Projects include a poster campaign and internet site for parents

(Source - PBRS & IT)

2009/10

Hampshire County Council has been awarded the UK ‘Good Egg Award’ for it’s success in establishing the supply of local free-range eggs into Hampshire schools. This award has been made by Compassion in World Farming following work undertaken by county food group Hampshire Fare to seek a supplier of local free-range eggs.

(Source - Hampshire Fare)

2009/10

The Holme had been a school of concern for some years. They had been through the ISP programme, received extensive LA support and had still failed to improve. LA support was refocused in a bid to tackle underachievement while targeted developmental support was offered to improve pedagogy and practice.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

Range of small projects within the school environment delivered to children in care with specific literacy difficulties in Years 5 and 6 to increase educational achievement in literacy.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

A weekend of activity was arranged to encourage male parents and/or carers to become involved in their child’s learning. Engaging them in a sporting activity was considered the best way to do this and so a programme of activities was agreed in partnership with Recreation and Heritage Department (now Culture, Communities and Rural Affairs) and Hampshire Learning.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

Government guidance stresses that ‘learning and speaking English is the key to people finding employment, progressing in their jobs, helping their children and participating in their wider community.’ £300m was invested by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) in 2007/08 for priority learner focus, but many still lack good enough English language – ESOL is important for smooth transition from new arrival to eventual citizenship; even more important for those already settled here.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

Approximately 87 16-18 year olds in the Winchester district are not in education, employment or training (May 2009). The ‘Nudge’ project was developed by the Winchester Connexions and youth teams to raise the motivation and aspirations of a group of these young people.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

A major priority for the CYPP is to provide access for all ethnic minority late arrivals in school or 16-19 provision. It targets all bilingual young people at KS4 in two districts. Late arriving 14-19 year olds had been contacting the Nepali telephone help line, concerned at having to study English for a year at 16-19 college before being accepted for vocational or academic courses, highlighting the different emphasis (subject skills vs. language skills) between schools and colleges.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

Building capacity in schools to address children’s emotional needs, thereby increasing their well-being and improving their learning.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

Through the National cross-party Parliamentary Hearings 2007 young people and families told Parliament they were dissatisfied with the level of service they received. This led to the Aiming High for Disabled Children (AHDC) Programme, supported by additional funding.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

The development of an independent advocacy service to improve the representation of children in care at formal meetings/reviews and through the complaints process, meeting the requirements of the Children Act 1989; Every Child Matters; and the Children and Adoption Act 2002. This legislation establishes a duty for local authorities to consult with children and young people, promote their active participation and make provision for advocacy services.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

Young people are often seen as a cause for concern within our communities, particularly around issues of anti-social behaviour. Junior Community Teams is a concept aimed at young people being made to feel part of the community, giving them some self worth in an effort to stem ASB.

(Source - HCC/Police)

2009/10

The Accredited Community Safety Officers from the Southern TAOR ran the Junior Community Team at Rowner Junior School. This team consisted of 15 year 6 pupils from the school who were selected due to their low self-esteem and challenging behaviour. The team also consisted of mentor figures who could assist those more needy. The team would take part in sessions that would benefit the community and encourage them to be responsible citizens over the course of the next 6 months. They work with older residents, help the environment and learn about responsible citizenship. At each session the children are rewarded points for their hard work and efforts

(Source - HCC/Police)

2009/10

The Corporate Apprenticeship Scheme pilot is part of the Public Sector Skills Challenge and its aim is to develop the skills of young residents in the county and to provide them with the very best opportunities to develop their careers and contribute to the Hampshire economy and the work of the County Council

(Source - PBRS)

2009/10

The brochure contained a mixture of legal information that couples getting married will need as well as promotional information and advertising for the approved venues where the ceremonies take place. It aims to be a self–funding, comprehensive, FREE  guide to anyone considering a civil wedding or civil partnership in Hampshire.

(Source - CCRA)

2009/10

The County Council has identified Havant and Gosport as its highest priority areas for BSF investment because they are the areas of the county with the highest levels of social and educational need, measured by Tax Credit data and GCSE performance. Ten sites in Havant and Horndean (seven secondary schools [including Hampshire’s first Academy], three special schools and an education centre) have been selected to receive the first tranche of BSF investment in a £100m project that aims to transform the learning experiences and outcomes for the children and young people in  the  area.

(Source - PBRS)

2009/10

A co-ordinated approach to improving outcomes for children in care across the five Every Child Matters outcomes has been led by the Care Matters Implementation Board.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

Aiming High is an early intervention project aimed at targeted young people in Year 7 (age 11/12) who have been identified by Children’s Services as at risk of disaffection and likely to be permanently excluded from mainstream education as a result of behavioural and social factors.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10

Hampshire’s Children’s Centres play a key role in improving outcomes for all young children and reducing inequalities in outcomes between the most disadvantaged children and the rest.

(Source - Children's Services)

2009/10