Young Peoples' Leadership 1 Young People’s Fellowship Fellowship conference July 2006.

Young Peoples' Leadership 1

Young People’s Fellowship

Fellowship conference July 2006


Young People’s comments after the interview process

‘..I feel more confident and I have learnt to listen more.’

‘I found out more about the UFA and how it is used in other schools.’

‘I hope this project influences more schools and networks of educators so that others will be able to benefit from it too.’


Article 12 (Respect for the views of the child)

When adults are making decisions that affect children, children have the right to say what they think should happen and have their opinions taken into account.

www.unicef.org


‘Running throughout Youth Matters isthe message that we want young

people to be actively involved in their communities, influencing decision-making and democratic processes,

and leading action to change communities for the better.’

Youth Matters: Next StepsDfES March 2006


The Government has set out to develop:

‘a stronger voice for children, young people and adults in the development of policy and the design of services.’

Five Year Strategy for Children and Learners, DfES,

July 2004


‘Back at school we can share ourexperiences and help others

learn in a different and a more enjoyable

way’

Quote from a Young Fellow


‘We’re planning a booklet for staff about what students like and don’t like to do for homework. We’re also thinking about one for students with tips about doing homework.’



‘The aim is to enable pupils to understand themselves better as learners and so take greater control of and responsibility for their learning, transferring and applying a widening repertoire of learning approaches in different subjects and contexts’.

(www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/personalisedlearning/five/teachinglearning/)


‘It’s been difficult getting things rolling. They (schoolstaff) they’re busy this time of year. They need toleave more to us, so we don’t always have to wait fortheir say so- but we need to keep them informed.’

‘I want to see something happen because I haveplayed my part.’

‘I want to help people, and then come back (to school)

in a few years and see it’s all still going on.’

Quotes from Young Fellows 2006


‘The games have so far been the most useful.’

‘It helped me gain confidence and help give others

confidence.’

‘I’m confident to speak to people of all ages.’



‘The Fellowship breaks down barriers between different schools.’

‘I want to get others to learn by enjoying themselves, make it fun but see they are learning too.’

‘Staff are really listening to what we say – they take us seriously and want us to work with other students.’



‘The focus upon education is not something that we plan for one term, one year or one Parliament. It is there for good.

For there is no greater task as we face the challenges of a new global economy and a

newMillennium. The countries that invest in their young people are the countries that will succeed.’

Tony Blair, 28th August 1997, Morpeth School: Tower Hamlets


Where else can student participation haveWhere else can student participation havean impact?an impact?

• Citizenship Education• PSHE• Personalised learning• Every Child Matters• Extended Schools• Healthy Schools• Enterprise• School Councils.


‘We believe that empowering young peoplegives a clear message that they are supported andtrusted to make decisions. It gives them the chanceto act responsibility and to assume an active role indecision-making and leadership in their communities.’



‘I hope this project influences more schools

and networks of educators so that others

are able to benefit from it to’



‘We will only achieve lasting and positive

change for young people if we place them

at the centre of our policies and services.’



Working Together: Giving Children and Young People a Say (April 2004)

“We make decisions that impact on children and young people every day. I believe that giving children and young people a say in decisions that affect them will impact positively on standards, behaviour and inclusion”

Stephen Twigg


‘Young people in particular were enthusiastic about the chance to have some real influence over what is on offer locally and on services more generally. They were keen to get involved through democratic processes, consultation, running their own projects and involvement in inspection.

Their biggest fear was that adults would appear to engage them, but would not really listen to, or act on, their wishes.’

Youth Matters: Next Steps DfES March 2006

Young Peoples' Leadership 1 Young People’s Fellowship Fellowship conference July 2006.

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