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The National Youth Agency: Empowerment - Isle of Wight agrees next steps in participation of young people

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A recent Hear by Right Participation Works event in the Isle of Wight saw young people involved in decision-making, reports Talha Ghannam, participation trainer at The NYA.

Hear by Right works well across small and big organisations, rallying managers and young people to improve services and outcomes through increased participation.

The Isle of Wight is a small county but, whatever the size of the organisation, strong leadership is essential to push through changes required. The young people identified much to be done, highlighting few training and job opportunities, problems caused by stark divisions of wealth and transport costs.

Chief executive of the county council Steve Beynon said the day had been stimulating because of the energy and commitment of young people, managers and staff; challenging because the use of Hear by Right had given clear aims and direction; and worrying because the specific actions agreed required follow-through, against which improvement in services would be measured.

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