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Youth
Participation
Luton
About us
The Young People’s Panel is the name for our local Children in Care Council. It meets approximately every two months.
Young people interested in joining receive a short induction meeting with the Children’s Participation Manager which helps them understand what the panel is, what it does, and what the expectations of being a member are.
Young people from other local authorities who a placed in Luton are welcome to join the panel.
Our groups aim to encourage young people in care to have their voices heard by attending our meetings on a regular basis, taking part in local projects, visiting key people and through representation in local boards and groups.
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We are about listening and representing the young people in Luton and acting upon their views. We have links and contacts with Luton Councill,
Achievements
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The Housing Strategy for Young People: helped create the plan for how the Council will help meet the housing needs of the young people.​
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The Pledge: got the Council to sign up to a list of promises about how they will help young people in care
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Leaving Care Grant (LCG): got the LCG increased to £1,500 to help young people cover the costs of setting up home
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Confidentiality protocol: involved in discussions about the need for a document which relates to children in care and confidentiality within local schools
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Student bursary of £2,000: lobbied for this grant for young people on certain higher education courses
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