Sherborne Study Visit Presentation Oct 2008

 

Sherborne Douzelage Study Visit “Young Euro Citizens: Our future”

 

Aims The overall aim of the Study Visit is to bring together young people and ‘experts’ from Douzelage towns to discuss youth policies and identify best practice following the proposal launched at the Sherborne Douzelage Conference in October 2006

 

Aims •

To produce a Report that satisfies the EU funding organisation and the British Council, as well as being of practical use to Partner Towns •

To give the Delegates a stimulating and enjoyable experience

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To raise the profile of Sherborne Douzelage within the town and in Dorset

 

Objectives • To draw attention to the key challenges facing young people in the 5 theme areas ~ Youth provision and funding support ~ Healthy lifestyles ~ Retention of Young People in our Towns ~ Youth Justice ~ Young Peoples’ Voices

 

Objectives •

To encourage delegates from Partner Towns to exchange knowledge and information and to share models of good practice in youth provision in their communities •

To ensure that equal opportunities are given to the Youth Delegates and Experts to make a contribution

 

Objectives •

To develop conclusions which represent ideas and possible solutions to ensure the participation of young people in developing policies and services in their towns

• To identify and secure the agreement of two or three Delegates from Partner Towns to contribute towards the production of the final Report under the guidance of Natalie House