Use Your Voice 2010
The 6th Use Your Voice event took place in October half-term 2010 at Fromeside Youth Centre in Winterbourne. The aim of these events is to effectively engage young people from across the local authority in a range of consultations. The events are co-ordinated and facilitated by the Youth Service Participation Team.
Purpose
The focus of the event was to seek young people’s views on 'health' and more specifically on:
- Creating an healthy learning environment i.e. what makes a "healthy " school
- The promotion of Health Services, i.e. knowing where to go
Workshops were devised in partnership with colleagues from NHS South Gloucestershire and the Learning & School Effectiveness Service Team.
Outcome
26 young people from across the county attended the worshops.
In relation to healthy schools, there was a general feeling that the right things were being taught but often the method of delivery wasn’t stimulating. That there should be more choice around physical activities and more emphasis on self esteem and confidence. Most young people knew where to get help and information and they were most likely to speak to a friend about problems.
Young people’s knowledge of accessing health services was increased and they gave ideas of how to better promote these services to young people.
Building upon the health theme following the workshops, young people enjoyed a range of activities including hand massage, nail art and a Hula Hoop workshop. They were also able to gain information and support around issues that may affect them, their peers and family such as smoking cessation and information around the No Worries scheme and sexual health.
For more information, please contact the Participation team on:
Email: getinvolved@southglos.gov.uk or telephone: 01454 865252