SBY Youth Board

Our Youth Board is made up of young people from Years 9, 10 & 11 who have been, or are currently on, our programmes.

The role of the Youth Board is as follows:

• To provide a youth voice at the highest governance level of the organisation, making services, events and decision-making relevant, appropriate and effective.
• To help young people build professional skillsets and experience that may lead to future employment.
• To inform systems to improve services for future young people.
• To reinforce the mission and values of the organization to internal and external audiences.

Activities

Youth Voice: we hold an annual Youth Forum, hosted at a local FE college or university. Members discuss the most pertinent issues for young people, and provide feedback on the programmes and services that SBY provide. The host venue offers the ideal opportunity for members to understand their local FE/HE opportunities, with a bespoke tour of the venue and a talk about courses and student life.

Feedback: Youth Board members test and feedback on at least one new activity each academic year. They are consulted on key decisions, e.g. new logos for programmes, new activities, etc.

Experience: members experience a cultural event or activity. We support them to develop their skills through employability activities such as communication, leadership, or CV writing.

Wellbeing: members are invited to attend a nature walk or other wellbeing activity.