Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Young People's Forum



Just Say it!

 

The Young People's Forum (YPF) brings together 14 - 19 year olds from across the town. There are currently 23 members who meet fortnightly to share ideas on Council services and carry out pieces of work that directly relate to the Children and Young People's Plan.

Picture of children's party

The YPF has been involved in:

Consultations:

  • Substance Misuse.
  • 2026 Vision.
  • 14-19 Curriculum.
  • Play Strategy.
  • Bullying.

Training

  • Understanding Telford & Wrekin Council.
  • Co-facilitating training for Councillors on 'Listening and Communicating with Children and Young People'.
  • Outreach training and visit to Web Youth Club
  • Recruitment and selection of Voice and Influence Worker post.
  • Disability Awareness

.Conferences

  • Trialling Big 5 Conference workshop.
  • Delivering School Council Conference workshop and activities.

Work

  • Meetings with the Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership Board discuss priorities and targets for the Children and Young People's Plan.
  • Having their say on School Councils.
  • Looking back on 2005 and producing an annual report.
  • Answering questions for the National Foundation for Educational Research.
  • Being involved in the Scrutiny Review on 'How the Council involves and consults with children and young people'.
  • Gaining Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
  • Social events.
  • Links with Raise Your Voice Increase Your Choice (RYVIYC).
  • Gaining award under Diana, Princess of Wales Awards Scheme.
  • Developing new publicity for YPF.
  • Local Democracy Week.Joint meetings with the Chairs
  • Group of the Children and Young Peoples Strategic Partnership Board.
  • Consultation on 2012 Olympics to Experion.
  • Planning and hosting a young people's event.
  • Taking part in substance misuse consultation.
  • Giving their views on the development of the Telford & Wrekin Participation Charter.
  • Increasing Membership.
  • Delivering the YPF targets in the Children & Young People's Plan

. "The YPF is a safe place to go where adults listen to and respect your opinions as a young person in Telford." YPF Member aged 14.

For more information please contact:

Sarah Stembridge 01952 385114

Charlotte Baker 01952 385107

or email us on YPF@telford.gov.uk



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