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So many people think they are safe online and understands the dangers and impact of being online but you would be suprised how many people are still a victim of scams, bullying, grooming, Identity theft and more.

Click above to see what young people said were their main concerns, and how they think Newham Council can support them to navigate challenging online spaces. Click here for a video with an overview of what was covered.

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Our Youth Citizen's Assembly work is delivered across the service but the team are based at Stratford Youth Zone, at The Source, Theatre Square, E15 1BX

To speak with Cassandra, one of our Participation Workers, to find out more and how to sign up, you can call her on:

07967 782 623

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The next Youth Citizens Assembly need a team to create the next masterpiece of an event.

Do you want to develop a range of skills, build confidence, and be part of change in Newham?

Contact Cassandra for any information cassandra.delisser@newham.gov.uk 07967782623

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Have a look at the process and outcomes of the start of the journey of Show Up For Success. A summer project aimed specifically for SEND young people to help them on their journey of finding work. There's also a video showcasing the project as well.

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Our Children in Care participation work is delivered at Stratford Youth Zone, at The Source, Theatre Square, E15 1BX

To speak with George, our Senior Participation Worker, to find out more and how to sign up, you can call him on:

07974 123 751

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Our LGBTQIA+ participation work is delivered at Stratford Youth Zone, at The Source, Theatre Square, E15 1BX

To speak with Kaz, the Participatino worker, to find out more and how to sign up, you can call her on:

07890 52 50 68

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Children and young people under 25 are 37% of our population and 100% of our future.

Check out this video of young people talking about the Young People's Charter, which you can see all the principles of here.

These are the 11 principles that matter most to young people. The Young Peoples Charter is one of the primary strategic objectives of the Councils building a Fairer Newham Corporate Plan.  From 2025 and beyond, the Young Peoples Charter will form a significant part of LBN whole directorates service planning, delivery and future commissioning. Directorates, its partners and stakeholders which will need to evidence how they are delivering against the Charters principles relevant that are relevant to them.

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Click here to see an overview of how young people spoke about what was important to them through the Year of the Young Person 2022

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Click here to see what young people in Newham thought as they took part in the first election for under 18s to be run in the UK, and they had their say in the General Election.

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With the elections taking place in 2024, this Youth Citizens Assembly was an assembly that focused on elections and finding out not only how interested young people are in politics, but if they understand much about elections, politics and how to vote.

Would young people vote and what issues would they consider if they could vote?

Click here for the report, and here for a video of the event.

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Today Not Tomorrow - Youth Citizens’ Assembly

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Today Not Tomorrow - Youth Citizens’ Assembly

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Click here see what was covered in our most recent Citizen's Youth Assembly, here to see the visual minutes that were produced and here to see a video of the event.

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Check out the report produced from the Youth Citizens Assembly run on 22nd July 2022.

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Have a look at your views on mental halth and well-being in Newham.

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On the 22nd July Young People co-designed a Youth Citizens Assembly that focused on Mental Health and Wellbeing.

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Immerse yourself in the first fully virtual Youth Citizens Assembly.

Through March and April 2021, Young people used Virtual Reality to create a space to explore the global impact of Climate Change, and what we can do locally to see change.

Below you can see images and visual minutes from the sessions that were delivered through the month that the Youth Climate Assembly was being run.

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In September 2020, coming out of lock down, young people from across the borough came together to look at what they wanted to see change in the built environment. Here's the report with all of their recommendations.

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We a range of diferent activities for young people to take part in, aged 9-25, to help influence and shape what happens in the borough. This includes specific sessions for young people who have SEN and/or are disabled, children in care, and LGBTQIA+ young people. As well as our broader Youth Citizens Assemblies, Young Commissioners Programme, and Youth Panels.

Some of our recent projects and acitivites are below.

For more information contact yesparticipation@newham.gov.uk

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Our SEND participation work is delivered at Stratford Youth Zone, at The Source, Theatre Square, E15 1BX. We also deliver and inclusion project at Shipman Youth Zone

To speak with Alana, one of our Senior Participation Worker, to find out more and how to sign up, you can call her on:

07977 744 556

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If you are interested in finding out more about how you can get involved in the LGBTQIA+ work we are developing, please email biff on caya@newham.gov.uk. There is lots of useful information and resources for LGBTQIA+ and questioning young people here

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Our Duke of Edinburgh work is delivered across the service but the team are based at Stratford Youth Zone, at The Source, Theatre Square, E15 1BX

To speak with George, our Senior Participation Worker, to find out more and how to sign up, you can call him on:

07974 123 751

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Are you thinking about your career?

Come and be part of the Show Up For Success Summer week where you will create a portforlio, write a personal statement, learn creative skills and meet new people.

Interested? Contact Cassandra 07967 782 623 or cassandra.delisser@newham.gov.uk

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To express interest in joining our All Access Team please copy and paste the link and fill out the form provided! We will be in touch as soon as possible.!

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QRCode for Volunteering & Skills Registration for Youth Empowerment

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Youth Empowerment Skills & Volunteering Flyer

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Every Wednesday, 4-8pm

Sessions are across 3 Youth Zones: Stratford, Shipman and Beckton. Sessions run at a different youth zone each week. The team will book you an appointment at the location that works best for you!

Book a free, confidential GP appointment to get help with anything health-related. Everyone aged 11-19 years is welcome, or up to 25 years if you have SEND. You don’t need to be registered with a GP or live in Newham.

To book an appointment speak to Rose, a youth worker, on 07967 856 180 / healthspot@newham.gov.uk, giving your name and a contact number. An appointment can also be requested by using this form.

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Every Wednesday, 4-8pm

Sessions are across 3 Youth Zones: Stratford, Shipman and Beckton. Sessions run at a different youth zone each week. The team will book you an appointment at the location that works best for you!

Book a free, confidential GP appointment to get help with anything health-related. Everyone aged 11-19 years is welcome, or up to 25 years if you have SEND. You don’t need to be registered with a GP or live in Newham.

To book an appointment speak to Rose, a youth worker, on 07967 856 180 / healthspot@newham.gov.uk, giving your name and a contact number. An appointment can also be requested by using this form.