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Latest News - Participation Team Activities

Latest news from the Participation team at The NYA. You'll find articles, publications and recent information from around the country, especially on the use and impact of Hear by Right and Act by Right. It also includes external information and news around participation through Participation News.

Current News

The Participation Team has produced three case studies highlighting different aspects of their work. The case studies are:
Consultation with Young People on 2012 Cultural Olympiad, International Exhibition Programme
The Participation in Public Life of Young People with Fewer Opportunities – Cutting the Cake
Shared Learning, Practice and Celebrations on using Hear by Right within Children’s Trusts
The NYA has launched a new blog designed to stimulate and reflect activity around Youth Work Week 2008. The theme is Promoting the Voice and Influence of Young People and the blog allows comments, questions and debates around this theme. A variety of National Youth Agency staff will be providing regular pieces reflecting on relevant issues and as the week approaches the blog will carry details of local activities for the week and the linked event of Takeover Day on 7 November.
Investing in Children and NYA Partnership is launched - read CYPN article in full >>
London Borough of Richmond: next steps for children and young people looked after and leaving care reports on a day of reflection and moving forwards with young people, professionals and elected members in Richmond.
An interim report, Evaluating the development of young people's participation plans in two Children's Trusts outlines the first year of a two year project commissioned by The NYA.
Hear by Right, Act by Right and What's Changed - New and updated resources from The NYA
YMCA Act by Right Article for CYPN - December 2007
Herefordshire Hear by Right: On Friday 26th October 42 young people (and 5 babies!) gathered to make their voices heard to senior members of the Herefordshire children and young people's trust. Article for CYPN November 2007.
Museums, Libraries and Archives Partnership (MLA), children and young people's consultation on 'A Blueprint for Excellence: Public Libraries 2008-2011. A consultation undertaken by The NYA with young people in the North East, MLA region in July 2007.
Blueprint for Excellence Full Report
Blueprint for Excellence Young People's Report
Staffordshire Youth Offending Service aiming high: Empowerment, access and quality services for young offenders. Article for CYPN October 2007
Plymouth celebrate success with Hear by Right and look to the future Article for CYPN September 2007
We live here too!: Report of the training event that was delivered to North Devon Homes - April 2007

Useful Links

Hear by Right News - latest activities from the Hear by Right team.

Using Hear by Right within Children's Trusts - 2 Sept 2008
Hear by Right across the South East of England - 1 Sept 2008

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