Viv McKee Director of Policy and Research The National Youth Agency Promoting Greater Participation in Positive Activities Getting it right for young people
More Than “bats and balls” Alinsky
A Positive Activity Fun Variety Real Confidence The young person’s view
Who are our young people and what do they want? Most young people Those disadvantaged by condition, circumstance and oppression
How will they know what is on offer? Content of the offer Means of communication Offer or entitlement
How do we plan to offer the best? Shared vision Strong partnerships Engagement of young people Workforce skills and capacity Knowing what is going on
What does the best look like? Breadth Relevance Differentiation Progression
From Vision to Reality Bend the mainstream Target provision Be there Listen and respond
Real engagement for all
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