Priorities

The following table provides a summary of DCN CYPSC overall Local Priority Areas:

Outcome Areas

Local Priority Areas

Active and Healthy, Physical and Mental Wellbeing

  • Disability/Delayed Development
  • Mental Health

Achieving Full Potential in Learning and Development

  • Educational Engagement and Retention
  • Early Learning and Care

Safe and Protected from Harm

  • Safe Spaces for Children and Young People
  • Community Integration and Cultural Awareness  
  • Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Child to Parent Violence

Economic Security and Opportunity

  • Progression Routes through Education and Training

Connected, Respected, and Contributing to their World

  • Youth Advisory Networks
  • Parent Advisory Networks

The strategic planning meetings with CYPSC members also discussed internal matters related to DCN CYPSC and areas for development. From these discussions several priority areas within the category of change management were identified and are included in DCN CYPSC new CYPP. These are as follows:

Change Management

Local Priority Areas

Objectives

Membership

Prioritise securing statutory membership on Main CYPSC Committee

Childcare Act Review

Support the development of CYPSC role in the Childcare Act Review

Local Networks and Communication

Establish and implement an agreed mechanism with PPFS and CFSNs / other networks to create wider communication channels.

Funding Channels

CYPSC will respond to funding opportunities to implement Children and Young People’s Plan and / or leverage funding from CYPSC membership/other partner agencies.

Dublin CYPSC Directory

Re-design and launch a new user-friendly website to act as a resource for services and families seeking services.