The Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) is a multiagency strategic partnership, consisting of senior leaders of all key agencies across statutory, voluntary and community sectors who have responsibility for improving outcomes for all children and young people in NI.

The CYPSP was initially developed and supported by the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) to support the Children’s Services Planning process.  From 1 April 2022 the HSCB ceased to exist and was replaced by the Department of Health’s (DoH) Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG).

Statutory Basis for Children’s Services Planning

The Children (1995 Order) (Amendment) (Children’s Services Planning) Order 1998 requires every Health and Social Services Board to prepare and publish plans for the provision of children’s services within its area and to keep those plans under review.

In preparing or updating its plans, a Health and Social Services Board is required to consult Health and Social Care Trusts, Educatiob Authorities, Councils, certain voluntary organisations, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, the Probation Board for Northern Ireland, the Police and other relevant bodies.

Contact Sharon McMinn for details of future meetings – Sharon.McMinn@hscni.net