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Report for children and young people about the services they receive on the Isles of Scilly
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• Being healthy • Staying safe • Enjoying and doing well at school and as they grow up • Making a positive contribution to society • Being successful in whatever they choose to do when they are adults Isles of Scilly children and young people’s report 2
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Why should I read this?
The law says that inspectors must look at and then report on how well local services serve children and young people in an area. This is called a ‘review’. Inspectors visited your area recently. You might like to read this, or the full report which you can find on Ofsted’s website, to find out what they had to say.
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What did the inspectors do?
Six inspectors visited the Isles of Scilly in February and March 2007 so that they could get a feel of what life is like for children and young people in the area. They:
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What did the inspectors do?
listened to a number of children and young people they met in the school bases, the boarding house, youth clubs and projects and young people attending further education on the mainland talked with adults working with children and young people (such as health visitors, teachers, youth workers, nurses, doctors, police officers and councillors) spoke to parents and other people caring for children met with the school council representatives heard from the council and other agencies what they think about the services they provide for children read a lot of reports; and visited two of the off islands to see things for themselves.
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How well are children and young people doing on the Isles of Scilly?
Most children and young people are very healthy. Children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities are mostly well- supported, make good progress in their education and are well- integrated into the community. Children and young people appear, generally, to be safe. Most children and young people enjoy school, attend regularly and make very good progress. Standards of attainment on the Isles of Scilly are significantly higher than the national average and almost all young people go on to further education, training or work at 16. The vast majority of children and young people behave responsibly and many contribute to consultations that help shape local services. There is very little antisocial behaviour and no reported youth crime. Isles of Scilly children and young people’s report 3
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How well are children and young people doing on the Isles of Scilly?
Young people who want to live independently on Scilly have difficultly finding a suitable and affordable place to live. Young people enjoy and achieve well from their involvement with the wide range of activities provided by the youth service.
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your area?
Most children and young people feel the Isles of Scilly are a safe and enjoyable place to live; they feel safe at school and in their local communities. Many children and young people would like more activities available in their leisure time other than sports related opportunities. Most children and young people consider themselves to be healthy. It is generally easy for them to get help, information and advice.
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in my area?
Activities in school and in the community that promote healthy life- styles. The help given by health professionals to young children and their families and to older young people. Support for children and young people to achieve high standards at school. The efforts made to consult children and young people about the services in the area. The work of the youth service, which supports a good range of activities not just for 13-19 year olds. Information, advice and counselling services, which help young people to make decisions about their lives, education and future careers.
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What things are not so good for children and young people?
The strategy for children and young people who are educated other than at school. There are no independent advocacy or complaints services for children and young people. The council’s arrangements to protect some children and young people who may be at risk of being neglected and/or abused. Isles of Scilly children and young people’s report 4
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What things are not so good for children and young people?
The limited range of vocational opportunities for those at age 16 who want them. The availability of leisure and recreational activities during the winter for older children and those who live on the off islands. Affordable housing for young people who want to live on their own on the islands.
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