The 0-19+ Partnership covers all services to children and young people aged 0–19 (and in exceptional cases beyond 19 for looked after children, those with a disability or special educational need).  The Board aims to help to achieve the Every Child Matters outcomes for children and young people:

·      Being Healthy

·      Staying Safe

·      Enjoy and Achieve

·      Make a Positive Contribution

·      Achieve Economic Well Being

 

The partners believe that by working together Sheffield can develop improved services for children and young people in the city.  The Board has the power to recommend its agreed policy to member organisations, each member organisation will remain accountable for its statutory responsibilities.

 

The Board consists of executive level representatives from each of the organisations in the partnership, chaired by the Cabinet Member for Children's Services.  Although accountable to their own organisations on any particular issue, members are expected to have regard to the best interests of children and young people in the city.  There will be cross representation with other Partnership Boards within the Sheffield First family of partnerships and with other significant groups.

 

 

The website has been set up to host the papers for the 0-19+ Partnership Board and the regular newsletter for staff.  The 0-19+ Partnership Board has changed its format in response to the Children Act 2004.  The 0-19+ Partnership welcomes suggestions for the use of the website to improve communications about services for children and young people in the city.