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We've launched a year of activities, events and training as part of our 'Year of the Voice of the Child' celebrations.
The 12-month calendar of events will celebrate the work that takes place across the Council to put children's voice at the centre of everything they do.
What's included
Youth Democracy - We'll be increasing young people’s involvement in democracy and voting through our Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament annual elections and by working with schools to talk about adult elections and how they work.
Annual conversations - There will be a year-long programme of conversations with children and young people in care and care leavers. These conversations will be used to shape our Children's Services.
SEND Participation - We're widening the opportunities for children and young people with SEND to be involved in meaningful participation opportunities to shape borough wide projects such as our SEND Improvement plan.
Children's voice in play - we'll be focusing on involving younger aged children through schools in play promotion.
Celebration events and conferences - there will be a number of youth led events and conferences held throughout the year to celebrate children and young peoples achievements and for professionals to develop their skills and knowledge directly from their views.
Staff training - we'll be increasing involvement in children and young people in the delivery of our staff training.
Year of the Voice of the Child
We've launched a year of activities, events and training as part of our 'Year of the Voice of the Child' celebrations.
The 12-month calendar of events will celebrate the work that takes place across the Council to put children's voice at the centre of everything they do.
What's included
Youth Democracy - We'll be increasing young people’s involvement in democracy and voting through our Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament annual elections and by working with schools to talk about adult elections and how they work.
Annual conversations - There will be a year-long programme of conversations with children and young people in care and care leavers. These conversations will be used to shape our Children's Services.
SEND Participation - We're widening the opportunities for children and young people with SEND to be involved in meaningful participation opportunities to shape borough wide projects such as our SEND Improvement plan.
Children's voice in play - we'll be focusing on involving younger aged children through schools in play promotion.
Celebration events and conferences - there will be a number of youth led events and conferences held throughout the year to celebrate children and young peoples achievements and for professionals to develop their skills and knowledge directly from their views.
Staff training - we'll be increasing involvement in children and young people in the delivery of our staff training.
