THE YOUNG INSPECTORS Name of project: The Young Inspectors
Aim: To engage young people in the children's services inspection process
Funding: South Central Connexions contributed staff time and £1,000 for a bursary, travel and other expenses, while Hampshire County Council gave £700 for a celebration
Inspections are always tough. But this spring, children's services in Hampshire faced a doubly stringent assessment as a group of young people joined Ofsted inspectors on visits.
The innovative Young Inspectors project was led by South Central Connexions, working closely with Hampshire County Council.
Connexions employed 24-year-old Ross Smith as a lead young inspector to oversee the scheme, while seven young volunteers were recruited through local youth services and groups, including young people with learning and physical disabilities.
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