Involving young people in Barnet in the democratic process!

We involve young people in decision-making processes by:

• Developing their understanding of democratic processes
• Encouraging active citizenship
• Engaging them in wider consultations with local authority services and wider organisations

In Barnet there are participation forums for children and young people to engage with, as outlined:

• Barnet Youth Board

The Barnet Youth Board is made up of representatives aged 13-19 (up to 25 with disabilities) across all Barnet’s state schools as well as community groups/clubs aiming to give young people a voice.

The board design campaigns and projects, consults young people to find out their views and engage with decision makers to ensure young people in Barnet are heard.

The group work closely with Barnet Members of Youth Parliament and together they work to ensure the meaningful engagement of young people in Barnet.

To find out more, phone the Voice of the Child team on 020 8359 4373 / 020 8359 3866 / 020 8359 3156. 2)

• Youth Assembly

Sub-group of the Barnet Youth Board Youth Assembly is a group made up of 11-19 (or 25 with SEND) year olds who live, work or study in Barnet.

The Youth Assembly is run by the Barnet Council and is a sub-group of the Barnet Youth Board.

It gives young people the opportunity to develop their public speaking skills and debate issues that are important to them within a public setting.

Each meeting is run in the Hendon Town Hall.