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WBC Young Ambassadors Summary Report
9 young people were recruited from Youth Clubs and Youth Groups across the borough of Wandsworth. They became our Young Ambassadors. Their role: To plan, run and evaluate Wandsworth’s first ever Summer wide activity programme called-Summer Pick ‘n’ Mix. The NUMBERS: Young Ambassadors Project…
Youth-Led Research
Youth-Led Research Young Researchers are young people, aged 14 – 18, trained in professional, accredited research and analytical techniques. Their role is to investigate community problems and co-produce solutions with experts… they then sit back and watch the magic happen! BACKGROUND In 2012, Dorset…
Dorset’s Youth Proof Charter
Dorset’s Youth Proof Charter 16 children in care and children’s services professionals came together in August 2018 to make this Youth Proof Charter. This charter is for all professionals that work with children and young people. The aim is to help professionals communicate with…
Youth-Led Inspections
Youth-Led Inspections 8 young people, aged 14 – 19, inspected supported housing provision for children in care across Dorset, October -December 2017. The recommendations continue to be followed up on and utilised well into 2018… BACKGROUND Ensuring young people have the right accommodation at…
Your Care Space
Your Care Space The Children in Care Council and Care Leavers Forum continually said they get confused with who is who and what is what within Looked After Child services. So, they decided to do something about it! In partnership with decision makers, they created…
Young Facilitators
Young Facilitators are young people, aged 14 – 18, who have experience of being in care. They are trained in facilitation, session planning and behaviour management techniques. They deliver sessions, activities and workshops for both adults and young people on lots of different topics. …
The Well-Being Map
Well-Being Map Young people continually tell us that they don’t know how to get help for their Mental Health. They don’t know what services exist, where the yare located or what they offer. Young people wanted to change that! Wandsworth Youth Council and the Wandsworth…
How We Create Youth Engagement and Participation
This Is How We Create Youth Engagement and Participation: In 2 days, we can provide you with a snapshot of your existing culture, structure and feedback loops. We do this by surveying the views of leaders, delivery staff and young people on a range…