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The Fern Partnership Welsh Government Valley’s Taskforce Pathfinder

The Fern Partnership Welsh Government Valley’s Taskforce Pathfinder. A new approach to integrated and coordinated services. Michelle Coburn-Hughes & Nikki Beach. 3 rd July 2018. Award Finalists 2016 & 17. Showcase for Social Enterprise 2016. Michelle Coburn-Hughes Founder &

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The Fern Partnership Welsh Government Valley’s Taskforce Pathfinder

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  1. The Fern PartnershipWelsh GovernmentValley’s Taskforce Pathfinder A new approach to integrated and coordinated services Michelle Coburn-Hughes & Nikki Beach 3rd July 2018 Award Finalists 2016 & 17 Showcase for Social Enterprise 2016

  2. Michelle Coburn-Hughes Founder & Managing Director Nikki Beach Director of Early Years & Community Development Introductions… #DREAM #BELIEVE #WORKHARD #ACHIEVE Y PartneriaethRhedyn 3rd July 2018

  3. Aims & Objectives; Who are The Fern Partnership, What do they do & Why has the charity been established? Share a brief overview of The Fern Partnership Journey Discuss the key priorities of the Valley’s Taskforce Benefits & risks/challenges of diversifying Community Hub approach – impact and long term benefits within communities 3rd July 2018

  4. The Fern Partnership… is an award winning Charity that specialises in delivering a joined up approach to high quality Early Years and Community Development opportunities within the Rhondda Valley’s in line with individual community need. • Our aims & objectives of the Charity are to; • Develop high quality, affordable and flexible Childcare & Community Development Services reducing barriers to training and employment • Bring children, young people and adults together for mutual benefit • Build positive relationships within communities, increasing respect and value • Access grant funding for both school, early years and community benefit • Create a brand that correlate’s and supports excellence • Reinvest and donate to other relevant projects • Work in unity as a true partnership ensuring quality, impact and measurable outcomes 3rd July 2018

  5. Staff Structure 2015/16 3rd July 2018

  6. Management Board • Non-Executive Directors – Advisory Capacity • Non-Exec. • Non-Exec. • Non-Exec. • Non-Exec. 3rd July 2018

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  8. Delivery 2015 - 2019 • Community Hub • Asset Transfer • 2015 • (Former Library) • Mixed economy Child Care • Provisions • Little Ferns Maerdy2015(Rhondda Fach) • Little Ferns Cwmparc2016 (Rhondda Fawr) • Little Ferns Day Nursery Clydach 2018 • Little Ferns Glenboi 2018 • Little Ferns Ystrad 2019 • Little Ferns Day Nursery Aberdare 2019 • Little Ferns Day Nursery Ferndale 2019 • Community Outreach Workers • 2015 • (funded by C1st) • Elements of Learning and prosperous communities • Parent & Toddler • 2016 • Intergenerational Project • Funded 2016 - 2018

  9. In July 2017 the Welsh Government announced that it is setting up a task force dedicated to improving standards of living and encouraging economic development in the South Wales Valleys • Three key Priorities all with a wide range of actions; • Closing the employment gap in Wales – supporting another 7,000 people in work • Launching pathfinder projects in Llanhilleth, Ferndale, Glynneath and Banwen – looking at how services and local delivery can be better joined up • Exploring the development of a Valley’s Landscape Park – encouraging tourism, energy generation and positive health & wellbeing Our Valley’s, Our Future! Y PartneriaethRhedyn 3rd July 2018

  10. Our Valley’s, Our Future! • Social Enterprise • 2017 • (Mid – Rhondda however serving the • Rhondda as a whole) “Our Valleys, Our Future is not simply a plan for the Valleys. It is a plan from the Valleys. “From the start, I have been clear this taskforce will not be another case of the government deciding what is right for the Valleys. If we are to succeed, local communities and local people must be at the heart of our work. “FuZe is a fantastic example of this; a community-led project that has changed the community it serves. One of the main aims of the taskforce is to empower communities and we must continue to listen and learn.” Lifelong Learning and Welsh Language Minister Alun Davies 3rd July 2018

  11. Future Community Hub 3rd July 2018

  12. Why? Recognise and understand the challenges and barriers individual communities experience. Develop a collaborative, integrated and intergenerational approach to building resilient communities promoting shared learning, understanding and respect. To make a difference now and for generations to come! Y PartneriaethRhedyn 3rd July 2018

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  14. Community Hub/Neighbourhood Network Coordinated approach

  15. Success Stories…

  16. Next Steps… • Maintaining our core delivery • Developing a holistic Community Hub in the heart of Ferndale in partnership with RCTCBC & Community Organisations • Training/workshops; • Developing a High Quality Community focused School – Spring 2019 #DREAM #BELIEVE #WORKHARD #ACHIEVE 3rd July 2018

  17. Thank you for listening Contact Details; Michelle Coburn-Hughes Tel: 01443 755337 Email: m.cobun-hughes@ferndalecs.com Nikki Beach Tel: 01443 735988 Email: N.beach@fernpartnership.co.uk www.fernpartnership.co.uk https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-fern-partnership https://twitter.com/fern_partners https://www.facebook.com/fernpartnership 3rd July 2018

  18. Y PartneriaethRhedyn 3rd July 2018

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