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Participation of Children, Young People, Parents and Carers
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Somerset Children and Young People’s Partnership is committed to improving the quality of services for children and young people. Part of this improvement will be accomplished through effective consultation with and participation of children, young people, their carers and parents.
Somerset Children and Young People’s Partnership
Participation of Children & Young People, Parents & Carers
Statement of Values and Purpose
The Partnership believes that …’
All children, young people and their parents and carers have the right to be heard, and to have their views valued and acted upon.
Services at all levels will be more effective when children, young people, parents and carers are involved in shaping the services they use, so that there are significant benefits to the quality of the servicesprovided and the organisations themselves.
Children, young people, parents and carers benefit greatly if they are enabled to participate effectively.
In order to achieve this we will…
Build capacity through supporting partners to involve children, young people, parents and carers in their organisations and to advocate good practice with external partners.
Develop a culture, which changes the balance of power between professionals, children, young people and parents.
Provide a range of opportunities for children, young people, parents and carers individually and in groups.
Ensure those most often excluded from activities are included.
Ensure the availability of resources and training.
Measure progress against the quality standards.
Promote and celebrate success.
We recognise that…
Participation is a developmental process that starts in early childhood and is built upon throughout an individual’s life
Children, young people, parents and carers can participate in a variety of contexts, as individuals, as members of a group, or as representatives from an organisation.
The diverse perspectives, knowledge and skills that children, young people, parents and carers bring will enhance our service
For the latest information on Participation see the Change for Children News Bulletins.
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