The Hansard Society has launched a new youth participation website for young people, supported by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
Being Heard is a unique site, designed by young people for young people. It aims to encourage young people to learn, question and engage with political ideas and practice. It tackles political issues that affect them, in language that’s clear and appealing, and bridges the gap between young people’s well-argued opinions and the adult decision makers they want to hear them.
A few weeks back a partnerships of nonprofits launched Participation Works, funded by the Department for Education and Skills.
The gateway will help all those wishing to increase children and young people's involvement in public decision-making. The gateway is the first interactive one stop shop on participation, enabling users to share expertise and access resources. At the click of a button users can search an array of topics, from research evidence, legislation and children's rights to innovative ideas and training packages.
The two sites appear to be neatly complementary, with Being Heard offering a voice to young people, and Participation Works focussing on advice about engaging young people. Phew, no duplication there then. Nor any obvious cross-linking that I could see ...
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