Merton Youth Partnership Wimbledon Youth Offer Dec 2012

Youth Transformation: What are we trying to achieve? A youth offer in each area delivered and coordinated in partnership between organisations – a creative partnership that brings in new members / identifies needs Commissioned in part by the Council with funding matched to need – but bringing in additional money and new resources Delivering to the highest quality – our shared Design Principles Involving young people in the design and offer locally. To do this the council will provide less and commission more We will continue to commission and provide borough wide.

Design Principles The outcomes for young people in Merton will be: Increased confidence, self esteem and enjoyment Greater opportunities to participate in affordable, fun and safe activities Increased opportunities to take up leadership roles Development of respectful social relationships with other young people and communities Reduced involvement in crime and anti-social behaviour Increased opportunities to deepen their interest and skills in activities Greater involvement in planning, decision making and taking responsibility Improved engagement with schools, college/training and other community services Development of skills to equip young people for independence and adulthood

Needs Analysis – Borough issues By area – Wimbledon in line. We need more Morden young people By ward in line - well above in pollards and below in St Helier By gender – 60 / 40 boys to girls. – how do we involve more girls? By ethnicity – 39% White British/ 60% BME (school population 38/ 61) However – Asian British, White European and First language other than English under represented under represented – Tamil? By Need - 56% from the poorest 30% wards – against 48% in schools By Need - 33% SEN/ disability - schools 24% Marketing of youth survey – found that users rated youth services that they attended very highly – but the majority where unaware

Localism