Sheffield Young Advisors

Who are we?

• A group of 21 trained young people aged between 16 and 19 years old

• We all come from a variety of backgrounds and areas of Sheffield, and have varied life experiences.

Who are we?

• We are employed, co-ordinated and supported by Sheffield Futures

• All young advisors hold the national Young Advisor qualification

• This is an accredited award gained through training from the national young advisor charity

Our Training

• Some of the things we have been trained on include

Young People’s needs and

issues

Problem

Solving

Presentation

Skills

Strengths and

Weaknesses

Community /

Organisational

Links

Planning &

Evaluating

Communication

Skills

Leadership

Skills

Self –

Assessment

Community

Mapping

Teamwork Youth

Proofing

SWOT analysis Action

Walk

Marketing

Skills

Team Dynamics

And Shared

Functions

What we do?

• We help organisations ‘youth proof’ their services, policies and strategies

• We speak out for young people, making sure their thoughts and feelings are considered in decisions that affect them

• We help organisations understand how to attract and maintain the interests of young people

• We actively engage directly with other young people to get them involved in improving their services in the city

Some of the work we have done

• Worked with numerous young people’s services and organisations to improve provision in the city…

• Sexual health services• Future Shape of Education – Young Peoples

Priorities / Roma Slovak YP’s barriers to education

• Took part in building reviews / evaluating summer provision

• Various consultations e.g. surveys, dragons den activities

Currently working on…

• 0-19 safety (South Yorkshire Police) – looking at YP’s concerns re crime and keeping safe

• UTC (University Technical College)• Safeguarding board – Test purchasing /

education re illegal tattooing etc• Roma Slovak young peoples barriers to

education• Parsons Cross – learning zone review• Staff Interviews

We have also…

• Met with the Department of Communities and Local Government / various ministers to discuss future youth policy & discuss our ‘non’ riots in Sheffield

Our Awards

• December 2010 – the prestigious NYCVS Young Partner Award

• July 2011 – won the SCC Special Recognition Award for “a team who have gone above and beyond to support children and young people in Sheffield”

The YA Awards - 2012

• Best Lead• Special Recognition Young Advisor of the Year

• Best Project with Lasting Impact

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