Cluster 3 Partnership Board: Terms of Reference

Purpose and principles:

• The Cluster Partnership Board will have the strategic overview of the Cluster locality.
• The common purpose underlying the activities of the Cluster Partnership Board is to implement change, in line with the Cluster Plan, that will effectively result in improved well-being for children and young people in the Cluster locality.
• The Partnership will work collaboratively through the ECM agenda to meet the needs of children and young people in the Cluster locality.
• The Partnership will oversee the implementation of the Cluster plan.
• The Partnership will make recommendations to both the Cluster Management Board and the 5 Action groups.
• The Partnership will work collaboratively to contribute to the implementation of the Integrated Youth Support Strategy and supporting schools to meet the requirements of the 21^st century school (see Appendix B)
• The Partnership will share knowledge, resources and skills
• The Partnership will use the collaborative opportunities available to seek funding for projects that meet identified outcomes for the area.
• The Partnership will have full regard to the views of parents and the CYPP and ensure that the Cluster plan reflects those views.
• Through the CDM the Partnership will receive regular reports and updates on issues that impact on the work of the Cluster.

 
Accountability:

• The Partnership will be accountable to the Cluster Management Board for the implementation of the Cluster Plan.
• The Partnership will have areas of delegated responsibility from the Cluster Management Board and in turn will have the power to delegate areas of responsibility to the 5 Action groups.

Membership:

 Membership will be made up of nominated representatives from each of the following work groups:

• Be Healthy – 3 members
• Be Safe     – 3 members
• Positive Contribution – 3 members
• Enjoy & Achieve – 3 members
• Economic Well-Being – 3 members
• CDM
• Chair/Vice Chair of Cluster Management Board
• Individuals can be co-opted, invited or included in revised core membership subject to the implementation of the Cluster Business Plan and developments in the planning process, to fill gaps in experience, knowledge or skills.
• Members of The Partnership remain accountable to their own organisation but will work collectively and without bias to lead the Cluster’s business plan.
• Members may not routinely send substitutes to the meeting unless a case of long term leave/sickness.

 
Operational Arrangements:

• The Cluster Partnership Board will elect annually its own chair and vice chair.

Frequency of meetings:

Administration:

The Cluster Partnership Board will be administered by the Cluster Development Manager supported by the team of Longton High CLC. This will include convening meetings, distribution of agendas, papers and minute taking. Cluster communications will take place in a variety of ways to include: Cluster website, termly newsletters.

 Frequency:

A maximum of 3 times per year, notionally once a term with priority working groups and Cluster Management Board meeting in between.