National Youth Strategy’s – Youth Voice Theme highlight/review

National Youth Strategy’s – Youth Voice Theme highlight/review

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The Government published its new National Youth Strategy on the 10th Dec 25 -. This report combines the findings of young people to show what they wanted from a strategy and the government's response to the views of 14,000.  This article includes extracts and references from the full report ( see shorter summary report)  Easy-to-scan Review - I have highlighted points of interest and relevant youthvoice developments in blue - with my italics (JC/Ed). Last updated 11th December 2025 Initial Reaction - James Cathcart, Director, Young Voices Heard. "The whole strategy is promising and ambitious, but surely now merits the appointment of a dedicated senior Youth Minister to combine or coordinate youth teams in other departments, providing a point of focus, a 'national listen' to match the 'national youth voice.…
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#YouthVoiceNews | 5th Nov

#YouthVoiceNews | 5th Nov

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Welcome to #YouthVoice News and Opportunities - a regular roundup from the world of youthvoice, participation, and influence. This week: National recognition for Stockport's L!sten initiative |new Youth Council UK fees reduced/latest | Media spokespeople needed | New Votes@16 recommendations |NI Youth Assembly update | plus the usual Opportunities for young people and supporters | &  Resources| YouthVoice News is produced by Young Voices Heard CIC as a non-profit venture, and edited by a volunteer. (more…)
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From British Youth Council to Youth Council UK – Part 1 “the journey so far”

From British Youth Council to Youth Council UK – Part 1 “the journey so far”

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The Journey So Far | 17:10:2025 The NYA's 'Youth Council UK' (YCUK) team is about to circulate proposals for membership, elections and governance arrangements in preparation for a January 2026 relaunch of the national youth (voice) council for the UK. The Government is also about to publish its co-production youth consultation report 'Todays Youth Tomorrows Nation' and its response by way of a 10-year Youth Strategy. In the first of two articles, James Cathcart, founder of Young Voices Heard and former CEO of the British Youth Council 2008-2016, reflects on "The Journey So Far". The second article - "What will the future hold?" explores next steps, referencing and reviewing the NYA consultation report 'What the Future Holds' (WTFH) and its recommendations. (more…)
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#YouthVoiceNews, 9th Oct | Scottish Youth Parlt – latest | Youth Council UK timeline | Free Training

#YouthVoiceNews, 9th Oct | Scottish Youth Parlt – latest | Youth Council UK timeline | Free Training

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Welcome to #YouthVoice News and Opportunities - a regular roundup from the world of youthvoice, participation, and influence This week: SPOTLIGHT on the Scottish Youth Parliament, National Sitting, New Manifesto | Youth Council UK - latest timeline | Centre4YouthVoice new free training/events | Lundy Network conference - book now  | Votesat16Watch | and YouthVoice Opportunities. YouthVoice News is produced by Young Voices Heard CIC as a non-profit venture, and edited by a volunteer. YOUTHVOICE HEARD - NEWS ⚡Scottish Youth Parliament - update: New board, New Manifesto   Read the Scottish Youth Parliament's latest newsletter here: Scotland's Young People - October 2025 . SYP is an excellent example of a totally youth-governed and led organisation, and has just published its new Manifesto 25-31 "Dear Scotland's Future" and announced the results of…
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#YouthVoiceNews, 1st October

#YouthVoiceNews, 1st October

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Welcome to #YouthVoice News and Opportunities - a regular roundup from the world of youthvoice, participation and influence This week: | Centre for Youth Voice open for business! | Youth Parliament will debate but not vote in Commons | | Lundy Network conference confirmed  | Votesat16Watch - UK Youth Parliament to launch consultation and petition | Childrens Commissioner (Eng) YouthVoice + YouthVoice Opportunities | YouthVoice News is produced by Young Voices Heard CIC as a non-profit venture, and edited by a volunteer. YOUTHVOICE HEARD - NEWS ⚡Centre for Youth Voice - Launch 30th Sept Hosted by Young Ambassadors and the Network of Regional Youth Work Units, the event, attended by over 240 online, launched a new website, new training offers/dates, signposted resources for practitioners and young people, and discussed areas…
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Youth Voice News | 10th June | BiteBack success | Lottery appoints young trustees | 18-24 Voting intentions …plus opps

Youth Voice News | 10th June | BiteBack success | Lottery appoints young trustees | 18-24 Voting intentions …plus opps

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Welcome to #YouthVoice News and Opportunities - a regular roundup from the world of youthvoice, participation and influence This week:  || Bite Back Young Activists success |  Lottery Fund appoints young trustees | 18-24 voting intentions | Roundtables | Votesat16Watch .. plus lots of opportunities to 'have your say' / join advisory boards .. with thanks to  Youth Opportunities co-founded by Molly Taylor and Rorey Scriven | YouthVoice News is produced by Young Voices Heard CIC as a non-profit venture, and edited by a volunteer. (more…)
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Youth Voice Census 2024: Have your pre-election say by 7th June

Youth Voice Census 2024: Have your pre-election say by 7th June

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Aged 11-30? Live in the UK? Have your say and get your youthvoice heard - before, during and after the election! Young Voices Heard is supporting and promoting the Youth Employment UK's Annual Youth Census which is still open until 7th June. We hope its findings will be of interest to general election candidates and will inform and influence the policies and practice of the next Government. One of the questions asks how likely you (if aged 18-30) are to vote. Please share this with other children and young people in your networks. See @YEUK2012 or YEUK web for other social media links.   (more…)
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