Children and Young People's Participation

Every Child Matters: Change for Children has highlighted the importance of involving children and young people and listening and acting on their views when developing and delivering services.

If you are a young person and want to know how to get your voice heard, click here 

Young London Matters provides opportunities for young people to partcipate, by consulting with them through existing London channels and networks. See the Children and Young People section of this site to see more information and some of the current work.  

There are also news items relating to children and young peoples involvement in the Hot Topics 'News' section - for example:

Young Mayor Network

Tellus 3 - Ofsted survey of young people

Young Inspectors report back to Boroughs and GOL on their findings 

Young advise politicians on drug treatment

Website to teach internet safety