Involving Young People: getting started

"One thing that builds confidence is the feeling that you're being listened to. Here [at Haslingden] there is a feeling of satisfaction because we are listened to." Young person, HeadSpace Haslingden

Follow the links below to download the resources that support Involving Young People. These are split into three sections:

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Getting started

Involving Young People helps you apply successful young people's involvement, demonstrated initially through targeted work. Download the Why Involve Young People (PDF) for the rationale and resulting outcomes for young people, library services and partners when you involve young people in your service.

Developing Youth Participation (PDF) outlines key partners, critical success factors and tough questions to ask yourself when embarking on youth participation work.

Youth Involvement Methods (PDF) describes the excellent Youth Involvement Model which you can use to shape a broad participation offer for young people. It includes practical ideas and approaches to achieving this in your authority. Download Tips for library makeovers (PDF) to help you when planning library spaces with young people.

Use the Evaluation Handbook (PDF) to decide how you will evaluate progress and youth participation.