DCSF Children and Youth Board 2009-2011 now recruiting!
Friday 22 May 2009
The Department for Children, Schools and
Families has now begun their search for 25 children and young
people aged between 8 and 18 to form the Children and Youth
Board 2009-2011.
The two year Board will take on the role of
advising Ministers and policy officials on the development of
policy and practice that affects children and young people in
England.
The Department wishes to recruit children and
young people of all backgrounds across the nine government regions
of England. Applicants do not need previous experience of
taking part in similar projects, just a lot of enthusiasm and a
keen interest in working as part of a team to influence decisions
that affect children and young people.
This is a fantastic opportunity for children
and young people to gain knowledge of how government and policy
works. Through their involvement they will learn new skills such as
team work, gathering the views of their peers and communicating
with decision makers in government. The experience of being on
the Children and Youth Board has proved very enjoyable and
fulfilling for children and young people, as a member from the last
Board can testify:
“The whole experience was mind blowing, I
learnt so much about how the government works, including how
Ministers’ plans can change any second. Helping with the
Children’s Plan and seeing the result was great. I hope other young
people get a chance to do it too!” Member of the CYB
2007-2009
NCB has been commissioned to coordinate the
Children and Youth Board 2009-2011. Please click on the links
below to download an application pack. The application pack
includes:
If you would like to receive a hard copy of
the application pack in the post and/or have any questions about
the Board, please contact Sarah Chittenden on 0207 843 6103 or
email schittenden@ncb.org.uk.
The applications deadline is Monday 29 June,
10am.