The Positive Contribution and Economic Wellbeing Partnership Group (PCEW PG) works on behalf of the Children’s Trust board. Its role is to ensure that the outcomes as outlined within Every Child Matters’ “Make a Positive Contribution” and “Achieve Economic Well Being” is delivered for children, young people and families in Stockton-on-Tees. The PCEW PG will also contribute and support both cross cutting outcomes and the strategic priorities as detailed in the Children and Young People’s Plan
Purpose
The purpose of these Terms of Reference is to set out the roles and responsibilities of the PCEW PG in relation to the Children’s Trust Board in order that they facilitate the delivery of the most effective services for children and young people.
Vision and Values
The PCEW PG will operate in a spirit of honest and open dialogue with collective responsibility for taking decisions. Members will operate within the delegated authority of their organisations. Members will work in collaboration to ensure operational delivery of the key outcomes required by the Children’s Trust Board.
The relationship between Stockton-on-Tees’ Children’s Trust and the PCEW PG will be based on
• honesty and openness;
• clarity, competence and confidence;
• probity and good financial practice;
• children and young people being directly involved in planning, organisation, delivery and evaluation;
• a commitment to co-operate in the resolution of problems and difficulties.
The Positive Contribution and Economic Well Being Partnership Group (PCEW PG)
The responsibility of the group is to:
• ensure that its membership includes organisations and individuals that can help meet the needs of local young people 13 to 19 (up to 25 in some cases);
• work closely with local agencies to fully understand local need and to identify gaps in provision and resources available;...