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The changing world of public service. Quality Leaders Project – Youth Induction session 8 January, 2004. The Local Authority Context. Comprehensive Performance Assessment BV Performance Indicators Equalities Standard Legislative framework Neighbourhood Renewal Workforce development.
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The changing world of public service Quality Leaders Project – Youth Induction session8 January, 2004
The Local Authority Context • Comprehensive Performance Assessment • BV Performance Indicators • Equalities Standard • Legislative framework • Neighbourhood Renewal • Workforce development
The Public Library Context • Building Better Libraries • Position Statement • Comprehensive & Efficient (Standards) • Framework for the Future • Libraries for All (DCMS) • People’s Network
Building Better Library Services (2002) • Traditional services in decline • Rethink services: user’s views • Challenge: why & how • What do users & non-users need • Staff ownership & commitment • Managers accountable for resources
Public Library Standards (2001) • Guide continuous improvement • Planning & accountability • Link planning and performance • Rigorous performance monitoring • Implement BV concept
Framework for the Future (2003) • Vision for libraries • Reading & informal learning • Digital skills & services • Seeks to tackle: • social exclusion • community identity • develop citizenship
Changing Youth Services • Government expectations • Transforming Youth Work • Innovation in youth work • Quality develops • Standards of youth provision • Ethical conduct in youth work • New partnerships
Government expectations (2004-05) Performance measure (13-19 yrs.) • Level of ‘reach’ • Level of participation • Participants gaining recorded outcomes • Participants gaining accredited outcomes
Transforming Youth Work (NYA, 2001) • Strategic objectives • The local context • Involving young people • Equality & diversity • Quality & staff development • Implementation plan
Innovation in youth work(NYA, 2001) Innovation concerns provision and management of youth work • Break new ground (knowledge & practice) • Develop capacity for original ideas and action • Creative achievement: add value to quality & range of work
Quality Develops (NYA, 2001) • Effective policies • Youth pledge of entitlement • Wide range of opportunities • Comprehensive support • Active citizenship & representation • Meet needs and aspirations
Standards of Youth Provision (work in progress) • Safe, equipped premises • Adequate opening hours • Electronic information • Range of curricular experiences • Ensure satisfaction; promote achievement • Sufficient no. of qualified staff…
Ethical Conduct in Youth Work Ethical principles • Treat young people with respect • Rights to own decisions and choices • Welfare and safety of young people • Promotion of social justice Professional principles • Need to be accountable • Develop skills & competence…
Library-Youth Service partnership in Merton • Youth Library Development Officer • The Youth Library Forum • Trainee Youth Worker in library • “Youth Space” in library • Production of Merton Sense • The future: music, film, drama • Strategic Steering Group
Further information • CPA: http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/cpa/ • Best Value: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/about/FCSD/LG-PERF4/00014838/Home.aspx • ODPM Local Government Performance: http://www.bvpi.gov.uk/pages/Index.asp
Check this out • National Youth Agency: http://www.nya.org.uk/Homepage.asp?NodeID=88833 • Department of Culture, Media & Sport http://www.culture.gov.uk/default.htm • Resource: http://www.resource.gov.uk/ • CILIP: http://www.cilip.org.uk/index.html