1. Workforce Development Derbyshire - VCI Sector GRID www.derbyshire.gov.uk/vci

2. What a difference a grant makes! The VCI sector – pre CWDC funding What did we do? What has happened as a result? What needs to happen next? Where do we want to be?

3. What did we do? Consulted to find out the VCI training needs Submitted an application for funding to CWDC Joined forces with Early Years to build on existing support eg comprehensive directory, professional profile

4. Consultation Results 2007 Equal opportunities High Safeguarding High First Aid High Health and Safety High Youth work training Medium Accreditation for Volunteers Medium Grow your own workforce Medium

5. What has happened as a direct result? Free training throughout the county 225 courses for the VCI sector 105 different organisations Multi agency training in districts i.e Bolsover Youth Service, Connexions and VCI sector Setting up the Passport scheme to recognise the importance that volunteers play within children's services To have an event like today to showcase and celebrate workforce developments in the sector

6. Derbyshire Passport Scheme 5 x ½ day training sessions on Safeguarding Health & Safety First Aid Involving & Consulting C & YP Equal opportunities

7. What needs to happen next? Be proactive –It’s everyone's workforce Inform us of your training needs Integrated working and training is the way forward - be part of it!

8. Where do we want to be? The best workforce – delivering high quality services to support children, young people and families in Derbyshire

9. VCI Training Directory www.derbyshire.gov.uk/vci scroll down to VCI Training Directory Inform us of your training needs diane.hinchley@derbyshire.gov.uk