Carrickfergus Local Strategy Partnership (LSP) expressed an interest in the locality model in 2003 due to a number of concerns including low levels of educational attainment in the area. Following discussions the process was initiated by an Information Seminar jointly hosted by the LSP and the NACYPC.
The Seminar was well attended and the first Steering Group meeting comprised of 25 different organisations. Funding for a project worker was secured by the YMCA in a bid to the LSP. The worker was employed for one year to carry out an audit of need and services. This informed an action plan drawn up by the Group and was included in the Children’s Services plan.
The Catalyst Project led by the YMCA had developed a partnership of agencies to look at the needs of 13-25 year olds in the area. This partnership agreed to act as a Sub-Group, feeding into the planning process allowing the Locality Group to concentrate on assessing the needs of the younger age group.
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Achievements
A strong partnership with membership across the statutory, voluntary and community sectors committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in the area.
An Audit of Need has been carried out in Carrickfergus District Council Area.
A sharing of tasks, challenges and solutions. Active sharing of information about local services, activities and needs.
The group has been a focal point for all groups in the area through awareness raising events.
Service development has been innovative and made best use of the resources available. A range of sub-groups have been set up to access funding and avail of all opportunities emerging.
Support has been gained from the wider Children’s Services Planning process and sub-group expertise.
The partnership has enabled Horizon Sure Start to set up, servicing children in the 0-4 age group and their parents in 4 wards in Carrickfergus.
The YMCA Parents and Kids Together (PAKT) programmes have been extended to 5 wards, (Love Lane, Milebush, Northland, Sunnylands and Clipperstown) in Carrickfergus to provide health and educational opportunities in the community.
Engagement of Children, Young People and Families
Minutes
- Larne/Carrick Minutes 20 January 2021
- Larne/Carrick Minutes 5 November 2020
- Larne/Carrick Minutes 30 September 2020
- Larne/Carrick Minutes 19 June 2020
- Larne/Carrick Minutes 24 January 2020
- Larne/Carrick Minutes 13 November 2019
- Minutes 20 September 2019
- Minutes 17 May 2019
- Minutes 15 March 2019
- Minutes 8 September 2017
- Minutes 5 May 2017
- Minutes_of_OBA_Workshop_ 27 January 2017
- Minutes 10 June 2016
- Minutes 8 April 2016
- Minutes 19 February 2016
- Minutes 4 December 2015
- Minutes 9 October 2015
- Minutes 12 June 2015
- Minutes 24 April 2015
- Minutes 20 Feb 2015
- Minutes 5 December 2014
- Minutes 26 September 2014
- Minutes 13th June 2014
- Minutes 7th February 2014
Publications
- ASD & ME Leaflet 2016
- Carrickfergus LPG – Education Workshop April 2016
- Carrickfergus Youth Fair February 2016
- ASD – Supporting Siblings Evaluation April 15
- ASD – Supporting Siblings Top Tips Leaflet
- Carrickfergus LPG Meetings Schedule 2015
- Carrickfergus LPG – Member Profile Booklet
- Taking the Initiative – Services and Participation (Oct 14)
- Think Drink Leaflet – (Oct 14)
- Awareness Raising Training – July 2014
- Chill & Spill – certificate
- Chill & Spill – poster
- Chill & Spill – flyer
- Chill & Spill – press release
- Have your say – leaflet
- Carrickfergus Audit of Need
- Locality Planning in the Northern Sector visit from South Armagh Group
- Feedback from Carrickfergus Youth Fair – Presentation
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