News Intergenerational Practice, Policy and Performance: A Framework for Local Authorities A publication that supports the development of intergenerational work	Related items
Developing Local Authorities for All Ages - DCSF funded support programme 15 Local Authorities are now participating in the Learning and Development programme through workshops hosted by Hampshire County Council, Nottinghamshire City Council and Bradford Council Follow up workshops are planned in the following locations: - Southampton 7 September - York 24 September - Wolverhampton 6 October If you would like to know more about this programme please contact Clare Batty.	Join Us receive regular newsletters, funding information, new publications and updates CIP Newsletter  Summer 2010   Edition available now CIP Intergenerational Directory NEW and updated
NFER intergenerational practice: outcomes and effectiveness  This research looks at what works in intergenerational practice. Five intergenerational projects were selected to cover a range of foci and target groups. Proformas, semi-structured interviews and discussion groups were completed with younger and older participants, providers and relevant local authority (LA) staff.
European Map of Intergenerational Learning (EMIL)  2012 has been proposed as European Year of Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity and developments are taking place across Europe as people engage in planning and thinking about how our societies will support and engage with citizens of all ages in the future. In support of this, EMIL launched its website on April 29th  press release To find out more about the network and how you can become part of this exciting new initiative, visit our website at www.emil-network.eu
A call for papers on intergenerational practice Working with Older People is calling for papers on intergenerational practice. From June 2010 to Feb 2011 we will be publishing a series on intergenerational practice with examples of national and international good practice. To submit a paper please contact the editor Deborah Klee at dkconsultancy@aol.com.
'Bringing Generations Together: Leeds' Intergenerational Approach' On the 26th April, Leeds City Council launched ‘Bringing Generations Together: Leeds’ Intergenerational Approach’ at Leeds Central Library. We hope that this document will raise the profile of the effectiveness of intergenerational approaches, providing examples that identify how intergenerational practice can meet key existing objectives, targets and priorities for both local and national, and highlight the benefits of intergenerational work across Leeds. Download document from www.leedsinitiative.org/generations
Intergenerational solidarity - the way forward Proposals from the NGO Coalition calls for 2012 to become ‘EU Year for Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity’ Our plea, we call on the European institutions and Member States to support the launch of a European Year on Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity in 2012 and to agree a ten year European Action Plan to help the EU develop a fair and sustainable social model that includes all generations and is sustainable in the long term. A press pack on the campaign is available here.Press release in pdf format ‘EU Year on Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity’ It has been proposed that 2012 be declared the year to mark Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity.	Back to the Future: Network for All Ages October 2009 Read more on the conference
Generations Together programme up and running  The Manchester Generations Together programme involves 13 projects based around the four themes of shared spaces, shared skills and learning, health and wellbeing and families and all involve younger and older people working together. Further information about the programme is now on the City Council’s website: www.manchester.gov.uk/generationstogether
Intergenerational Futures inquiry report launched - December 2009 Early in 2009, the Intergenerational Futures All Party Parliamentary Group decided to carry out an inquiry which would investigate concerns around intergenerational fairness, employment policy and practice. Following collation of evidence the final report offers conclusion and recommendations to Government and employers. The report Achieving intergenerational fairness in employment policies and practice; was launched on 8th December in the House of Commons
Vetting and Barring Scheme halted for review The new Vetting and Barring Scheme, which was due to be phased in to replace the current Criminal Records Checking system from next month, has now been halted by the government and will be re-modelled.To read in more detail go to the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) website.
Evaluating Intergenerational Projects: A Practical Guide to Useful Resources The Beth Johnson Foundation Centre for Intergenerational Practice (CIP) has produced a new guide, which is a practical support for people involved in intergenerational projects. The document is designed to assist those who are seeking to evidence the impact their work makes or starting to think about this process. The guide can be downloaded free of charge.
Getting Learning Opportunities to Older People in Care National Institute for Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) We welcome this interim report and particularly its recognition of the importance of intergenerational and community learning - Press release
NAAPS Homeshare Practice Guide Launched in 2006, the Homeshare Practice Guide outlined key steps for an effective Homeshare Programme. Since 2006, NAAPS have worked in partnership with two local authorities, West Sussex and Oxfordshire, to establish two new Homeshare programmes with the aim of piloting the Practice Guide and testing out the Homeshare model. The pilot programmes have been evaluated resulting in a revised edition of the Homeshare Practice Guide 2009 which is available on the website: www.homeshare.org.uk
Art Smart Toolkit UK Youth Funded by the Gulbenkain Foundation, UK Youth launch their challenges toolkit for developing the arts in youth setting. The toolkit is bursting with practical ideas, session plans and recording sheets to help you get started in the arts. Download the ArtSmart toolkit., order a CD Rom version of the publication direct from Sara Kirk at yaa.materials@ukyouth.org