My Life, My Journey: Devon Children, Young People and Families Plan at a glance
Vision / Our ambition for Devon / Main outcomes / How will we know?Safe
“I feel safe when I am at home, school or out in my community and I know who to ask for help when I don’t feel safe” / Children live in safe and lovingfamilies and communities and those at risk are well protected. /
- Children are safe from harm, neglect and exploitation,
- Vulnerable young people have good life chances,
- Families and communities are safe and loving places.
- Fewer deliberate injuries to children,
- Fewer violent and sexual offences,
- Fewer children referred to social care,
- Better outcomes for care leavers,
- Fewer incidents of domestic abuse,
- Fewer children missing from home or care.
Resilient
“I am happy and healthy, able to recover when I have difficulties and confident that I can cope with things that are tough in my life” / Children grow up healthy and happy in strong families and communities. /
- Children in Devon enjoy good mental health and emotional wellbeing,
- Every child has a healthy start in life,
- Families can overcome disadvantage and poverty.
- Fewer hospital admissions due to self harm,
- Improved emotional wellbeing,
- Fewer health inequalities,
- Fewer children in poverty.
Thrive
“I have opportunities to play, to have fun and to use my skills to be the best I possibly can”. / Children and families have high skills and plenty of opportunities to lead a fulfilling and prosperous life in Devon. /
- All children in Devon have a high quality education,
- Young people and their parents have excellent economic prospects in Devon,
- Disadvantaged children make good progress.
- Upper quartile results at each Key Stage,
- Reduced attainment gaps for vulnerable groups,
- Reduced persistent absence and fewer exclusions,
- High levels of employability and education,
- Higher levels of adult skills,
- Disabled children have good experiences,
- Improved placement stability.
Active
“I am healthy and active and enjoy the environment” / Children and families have outstanding opportunities to be healthy, fit and active. /
- Children and families regularly participate in physical activity and sport,
- Children and families have healthy diets and lifestyles.
- Increased rates of activity and sport,
- Fewer overweight or obese children.
Connect
“I can take part in many activities and feel confident to say what I think and influence change” / Children and families have trusting relationships with peers communities and professionals. /
- Good access to social, cultural and environmental opportunities,
- Young people influence the decisions that affect them.
- More organisations and projects provide opportunities for children and young people.
- More children and young people are involved and can influence decisions.
Give
“I can contribute to and feel part of my local community. I feel able to get support from and give support to friends and family” / Young people can help others and make a contribution to their community. /
- Young people have good opportunities to participate in their community,
- Fewer young people engage in crime.
- More children and young people volunteer,
- More young carers receive good support,
- Fewer proven offences committed.
Vital Principles / Act early Close the gap Put people at the centre Improve outcomes & value for money