The success of Connexions Berkshire depends on the involvement of young people - listening to and taking account of their views in the design and delivery of the Connexions service.
To ensure we are successful in this we have a team of Youth Participation Workers whose aims are as follows:
• Raise awareness of Connexions Berkshire and youth participation in centres, schools, colleges, youth clubs and wherever young people are.
• Design and develop methods for consulting in particular feedback from young people who are disaffected or with diverse needs, reflecting the full range of the community.
• Work with partner agencies to encourage participation and involvement in governance, for example vinvolved and Youth Parliament.
• Develop and manage local Berkshire-wide youth consultation systems i.e. forums/councils/surveys/one to one work.
• Feedback and regularly report to Connexions Managers, Local Management Committees, Connexions Board and ultimately the Chief Executive, in developing, monitoring and evaluating the success of the work.
• Encourage, empower and train young people to contribute their ideas and views.
We have two dedicated Youth Participation Workers; Rob and Shaun who work throughout Berkshire.
Rob is working within West Berkshire, Reading and Wokingham and Shaun is working in Bracknell, Slough and Windsor & Maidenhead.
For further information contact Rob on 07949 435 873 or email robfowler@connexions-berkshire.org.uk or Shaun on 07747 476 835 or email shaunpolley@connexions-berkshire.org.uk You can also visit the Have Your Say page.
Youth Participation Newsletter - Get Connected
Rob and Shaun have launched their own Youth Participation Newsletter called 'Get Connected' which will keep you updated on all their current and future projects. Please see the attached documents below.
If you'd like to automatically receive Get Connected by email please contact us at ypw@connexions-berkshire.org.uk and put SUBSCRIBE in the Subject box.
 Get Connected Newsletter Issue 1 February 2009 |
18-2-2009 | 3,880 k |
 Get Connected Issue 2 April 2009 |
27-4-2009 | 172 k |
| Get Connected Newsletter Issue 3 Summer 2009 |
19-6-2009 | 3,370 k |
| Get Connected Issue 4 Autumn 2009 |
4-9-2009 | 4,999 k |
| Get Connected Issue 5 Spring 2010 |
7-1-2010 | 3,978 k |
| Get Connected Issue 6 Summer 2010 |
8-4-2010 | 4,550 k |
