Children and Young People's Plan

The Children and Young People's Plan for 2011-2014 has been approved by the Children and Young People's Trust Board on the 24 June 2011. The Plan now goes to the partner organisations who are members of the Board for their approval.

The Children and Young People’s Plan is the single, strategic plan for all services affecting children and young people. The main organisations working with children and young people in Buckinghamshire have come together to produce a Plan. The Plan explains what we will do to make sure that every child and young person can:

• Be Healthy
• Stay Safe
• Enjoy and Achieve
• Make a Positive Contribution
• Achieve Economic wellbeing

The experiences and chances that Buckinghamshire children and young people have will shape their lives. Listening and acting on the voice of our children and young people is central to the planning and delivery of services in Buckinghamshire. We have worked closely with children, young people and families to find out what they want from our services and we will take action to address the matters they have raised.

The Plan takes account of legal requirements and guidance for Children’s Services and includes a thorough review of local needs. It does not include everything we will be doing, but concentrates on the priorities and actions which we believe will make the biggest difference to children and young people in Buckinghamshire.

One of our strengths is the way organisations work together across the county. We share the determination to provide high quality services that give children and young people the best possible chances in life, especially for those at risk.

• Mike Appleyard is the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Education and Skills
• Valerie Letheren is the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services
• Sue Imbriano is the Strategic Director for Children’s Services