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Youth strategy

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A Youth Strategy for Thanet which sets out the plans to make Thanet a better place for young people has been on the go for nearly two years now.  Launched in 2007, it was cput together by the people who work with young people and Thanet District Council and includes the views of over 1,500 young people.  The strategy is the first of its kind for Thanet, and includes some exciting projects and actions that could really make a difference.

Who is it for?

Anyone aged between 11 and 19 years old, parents, carers and anyone who works with young people in Thanet.

What is it?

It’s a plan that includes:

 

  • The things that you have said are important to you
  • The actions that youth organisations and people who work with young people will deliver to you

What does it cover?

It covers the five main areas that you have said are important to you:

Why is it needed?

  • To let people who work with young people in Thanet know what’s important to them
  • To join the different groups and organisations working with young people in Thanet so they work more effectively together.

How was it done?

  • We went to loads of events over the summer to speak with hundreds of you to find out what you think is important
  • We were really impressed that over 1,300 of you answered our short survey from the  summer edition of Oi! Magazine
  • We also talked to parents, carers and people who work with young people 
  • We had help from the Thanet Youth Council, Engage, Kent County Council youth services and Thanet’s schools plus many others

What happened next?

The Youth Strategy was written taking everyone’s thoughts and ideas into consideration. It’s now in place and work is underway to roll out the plans across Thanet.

Want to know more?

Download a full copy of the Youth strategy here or call Lacy Dixon on 01843 577608 to get a copy sent to you. You can also email Lacy on lacy.dixon@thanet.gov.uk