Children's voices at heart in London is an exploration of how London's communities and services can give children a voice in decision-making.
When: 16th February, 2018 at 12:00pm-4:00pm
Where: The Lift, 45 White Lion Street , London, N1 9PW
Cost: Free
Posted: 01/03/2018
Following on from our event in spring, A Children’s Parliament for London?, we’re inviting charities,
councils and children themselves to join us for a follow-up event, exploring
how we can connect, strengthen and amplify activities that give children a more
influential voice in London.
This free event will discuss and make plans for:
-How we can create a network that shares, celebrates and
improves practice in children’s participation in London
-How we can support children to hold London’s decision-makers
to account on the issues they feel are important
March’s event showed that there are lots of initiatives
involving children in decisions that affect them – but that they’re isolated,
meaning that it’s difficult for staff to connect with and learn from others,
and that children’s experience of participation is likely to be restricted to
particular issues or settings, rather than feeling that they have a respected
voice in all London debates. Participation work also tends to focus on engaging
older young people.
We’re particularly keen to hear from statutory bodies that
have good practice to share, or upcoming opportunities to enhance the voice of
children in their work, and participants are welcome to bring children they
work with who are keen to have their say on the above questions – just tick the
relevant box when booking or get in touch to discuss.
Lunch will be provided!
