Executive Response - Follow-up Review on Teenage Pregnancy
Post Scrutiny - Executive Response
In Respect of: Follow-up Review on Teenage Pregnancy in Tameside
Date: September 2008
Cabinet Deputy: Councillor A Gwynne
| Recommendations | Accepted / Rejected | Executive Response | Officer Responsible | Action By (Date) |
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1. That the Panel receives a report on the local trends identified by the Data Task Group and the way in which the data collected is being used to tackle teenage conception rates. |
Accepted |
A report on local trends by ward will be submitted to the panel |
Paula Henson |
Dec 08 |
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2. That alternative terminology should be considered for the "condom distribution scheme" in order to avoid disseminating the wrong message regarding the purpose of the scheme. |
Accepted |
This project is known as the C-Card Scheme as per national recommendations however we will look at whether we can develop a local strapline to demonstrate it offers advice and support not just condoms. |
Paula Henson |
Sept 08 |
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3. That the Panel monitor the operation and impact of the "condom distribution scheme" after twelve months, with a view to considering whether to recommend that the scheme be extended to other towns in the borough, including "hotspot areas" for teenage pregnancy. |
Accepted |
The roll out for this project is already taking place. Impact will be measured and reported on as requested. |
Paula Henson |
Jul 09 |
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4. That means of funding the development and sustainability of the Teens and Toddlers Scheme in the long term are explored. |
Accepted |
Support for sustained funding is a priority. The development of the programme will lead to increased numbers of schools being involved in the project. |
Paula Henson |
April 09 |
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5. That, after twelve months, the Panel monitors the development and effectiveness of the Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) training programme for Youth Offending Team (YOT) staff. |
Accepted |
YOT staff are involved in ongoing training around SRE. Reports on progress will be submitted as requested |
Paula Henson |
Jun 09 |
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6. That measure is taken to proactively encourage Governors to engage with issues relating to SRE. |
Accepted |
Issues will continue to be raised at Heads and Chairs of Governors briefings |
Paula Henson |
Dec 09 |
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7. That measures are taken to accelerate the appointment of link governors for SRE. |
Accepted |
The issue of appointing Link governors for SRE will be raised with Heads
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Paula Henson |
Dec 09 |
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8. That SRE and the appointment of link governors for SRE are suggested as two specific items on the agenda of the next Governors’ Forum Meeting. In addition the Panel recommends that these items are accompanied by a briefing paper for Governors which explains the key issues surrounding SRE and the role of link governors, and highlights the priority status of SRE. |
Accepted |
Highlighting the status of SRE in schools is a priority along with the Spiral Curriculum and the development of SRE at Secondary level |
Paula Henson |
Jan 09 |
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9. Alternative methods for advertising SRE training sessions and highlighting SRE as a priority issue are explored. |
Accepted |
This will be through directives to heads rather than just through the PSHE network
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Paula Henson |
Jan 09 |
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10. That opportunities to meet previous Peer Educators are incorporated into the Peer Education training programme, in order to enable new cohorts to discuss and learn from past experiences. |
Accepted |
Planned for incorporation after the next cohort |
Paula Henson |
Jul 09 |
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11. That some Peer Education sessions are filmed and used as part of the training programme, in order to provide new cohorts with an insight into the reality of delivering peer education sessions in schools. |
Accepted |
This is under investigation with the current cohort |
Paula Henson |
Jul 09 |
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12. That additional time is allocated in school, after peer education sessions, for pupils to meet Peer Educators privately if they wish to discuss personal issues arising from the session. |
Accepted |
Planned for implementation |
Paula Henson |
Jan 09 |
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13. That opportunities are provided for Peer Educators to assist in the training and mentoring of new cohorts, The Panel feel that this provision will provide a further development opportunity for Peer Educators, in addition to maximising use of the resources invested into the initial training of Peer Educators. |
Accepted |
Planned for implementation also working with other peer mentors on other projects |
Paula Henson |
Jul 09 |
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14. That peer education sessions are delivered to young people involved with the YOT. |
Accepted |
This is something being planned |
Paula Henson |
Jul 09 |
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15. That young fathers are trained to deliver peer education sessions about the responsibilities of young fathers. |
Accepted |
There are difficulties around engaging young fathers. Future projects should help address this |
Paula Henson |
Sept 09 |
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16. That peer education sessions are delivered to students in Years 7 and 8. |
Accepted |
Training for peer mentors in working with lower age groups will be implemented |
Paula Henson |
Sept 09 |