Overview & Scrutiny Committee Children & Young People meeting on Tuesday 12th March

Samren Reddy (a Member of Youth Parliament), George Towl (Deputy Member of Youth Parliament), Charity Miller (Children in Care Council) and Umar Teerab (Care Leavers Forum) delivered a presentation on the engagement and participation of children and young people to elected members of the Children & Young People’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday 12 March.

Their presentation was warmly received by members of the committee. It focused on the contribution of children and young people and how this aligns with the Participation and Engagement Strategy 2019 - 2023

The young people updated the committee on children and young people’s priorities which fall under five key outcomes within the Participation and Engagement Strategy. These are as follows:

• Keeping healthy
• Be safe
• Have fun and do well
• Take part
• Think about the future

In respect to schools and colleges children and young people are primarily concerned about bullying, work experiences opportunities careers advice and learning important life skills.

The four youth groups supported by Warwickshire County Council employees Shinderpaul Bhangal and Cheryl Jones include:

• Members of Youth Parliament
• Warwickshire Youth Council (WYC)
• Children in Care Council (CICC)
• Care Leavers Forum (CLF)

For more information contact shinderpaulbhangal@warwickshire.gov.uk