Youth Service Update
It’s been a busy term in the Youth Service, with all three of our SEND groups regularly getting together for all sorts of activities. In February, our SEND youth group had a fantastic time out bowling together, while our Changemakers group planned a trip to the cinema for their end of term treat.
Meanwhile, over at the Welly Community Cafe we’ve been hard at work filming some videos about internships and work experience for Bury’s local offer. These videos have been designed to help young people learn a little more about work experience options that they might like to try after college as they prepare for, and transition into, adulthood. Keep your eyes peeled for these videos as they go live over the next few months!
Our Changemakers group recently visited the Greater Manchester Combined Authority offices to take part the very first GM-wide SEND youth voice forum. We are so proud to be such a pivotal part of this new forum, chaired by Diane Norburn, and are eager to attend the next one. During the first forum meeting, we talked about our experiences with health services and education; we looked at some new plans Transport for Greater Manchester are making for young people; and we read a little bit of the GMCA’s new transition strategy. It was great to have the opportunity to input on these pieces of work and we can’t wait to get more involved.people fed back that they absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go again next year! In football, we’re seeing some fantastic matches with both our junior and senior teams each week, and we’re excited to be welcoming new members almost every week! Our football sessions provide a relaxed, slow-paced way to engage in sports and physical activity that are accessible for everyone.
The Changemakers group also attended the Council for Disabled Children’s Youth Voice Matters conference in Manchester during half term, where we created our own self care plans and learned about some of the work taking place nationally for young people with additional needs and disabilities. It was a fantastic day, and our young people fed back that they absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go again next year! In football, we’re seeing some fantastic matches with both our junior and senior teams each week, and we’re excited to be welcoming new members almost every week! Our football sessions provide a relaxed, slow-paced way to engage in sports and physical activity that are accessible for everyone.
If you’re interested in trying out youth club, football, or the Changemakers, drop me an email at s.stirling@bury.gov.uk
