Tag: youth democracy

Our Members of Youth Parliament (MYP) reflect on their two year term.

As their time as MYPs comes to an end, we’re hearing from the 3 young people who represented Leeds in the House of Commons… Meet the new Members of Youth Parliament here: Amelia Joining the Youth Council stemmed from my profound passion for politics, driving me to actively contribute to my community. In those early…
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There’s a new Children’s Mayor for Leeds, here’s what she wants to change in the city…

The annual Leeds Children’s Mayor election enables Children and Young People to vote for the year 6 pupil they feel should become a leading voice for young people in our city. This year, 31 schools submitted entrants. These were shortlisted to a final ten by a panel of youth councillors, Members of Youth Parliament and…
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How the Temple Newsam Learning Partnership Trust School Council is giving young people voice and influence in the city

A child friendly Leeds means children and young people can express their views, feel heard and are actively involved in decisions affecting their lives. The Temple Newsam Learning Partnership Trust School Council is one of the groups giving children and young people voice and influence in the city. In today’s blog we take a look…
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