District Children's Trust Partnership

What is the Three Rivers District Children's Trust Partnership?

The District Children's Trust Partnership (DCTP) was formed in 2006 in order to take forward the national agenda for children and young people at a local level. The DCTP brings together organisations from the public, private and voluntary and community sectors that provide services for children and young people. The Partnership encourages these organisations to provide more 'joined up' services, and also works towards its own Children and Young People's Plan (CYPP).

The partnership sits under the Three Rivers Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) and links into the Three Rivers Community Strategy.

Membership of the full DCTP is open to anyone working with children and young people in the district. Organisations who are members of the Partnership include:

• Children, Schools and Families - Hertfordshire County Council
• Primary, secondary and special schools in the District
• Voluntary sector organisations including Mencap, HomeStart and the Citizens Advice Bureau
• Three Rivers District Council
• Connexions
• Youth Offending Team
• Hertfordshire Constabulary

The full Partnership meets twice a year and is supported by a Planning and Co-ordination group which meets regularly to take forward the DCTP's work. To find out more about becoming involved in the Partnership please contact Three Rivers District Council.

The DCTP links to the Hertfordshire Children's Trust Partnership (HCTP).


Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.  What is the DCTP's priorities?
In 2009/10 the DCTP is focusing on the 3 priorities of Safety, Health and Poverty. Click on the relevant link below to download their respective action plans:

The Safety Action Plan will be published shortly.


Q2.  Who is involved in the DCTP?

Membership of the full DCTP is open to anyone working with children and young people in the district. Organisations who are members of the Partnership include:

• Children, Schools and Families - Hertfordshire County Council
• Primary, secondary and special schools in the District
• Voluntary sector organisations including Mencap, HomeStart and the Citizens Advice Bureau
• Three Rivers District Council
• Connexions
• Youth Offending Team
• Hertfordshire Constabulary
  

Q3.  How does the DCTP operate?
The full Partnership meets twice a year and is supported by a Planning and Co-ordination group which meets regularly to take forward the DCTP's work.


Q4.  Who do I contact to find out more about the DCTP?
The terms of reference of the DCTP can be downloaded below:

The chair of the DCTP is Andy Stovold and the vice-chair is David Ring.  You can contact Andy Stovold via the Community Partnerships Team.