Newsome Academy are Democracy Friendly
We’re thrilled that Newsome Academy are our very first high school to become Democracy Friendly. Find out about their pioneering journey, led by young citizens.
Everyday democracy resources for schools (video)
We’ve created everyday democracy resources for schools in Kirklees to make sure that our young citizens can have a voice in the things that affect their everyday lives.
Kirklees Youth Council – our recent activity (video)
Kirklees Youth Council made this video to share some of the great things they have been doing in 2020, the first year of our Democracy Friendly Schools programme.
Working with NCS to find out what makes young people proud of where they live
The Huddersfield Town Foundation supported young people to try out one of our Everyday democracy activities as part of this Summer’s NCS Keep Doing Good programme.
Meet our Democracy Friendly pilot schools
We’re excited to introduce our two pilot high schools for our new Democracy Friendly Schools programme.
Growing a stronger youth council
Our “Growing a stronger youth council” report shares what young people told us about having a voice, getting involved in community life, and how we can help them to grow the skills, confidence and connections that they want, in the way that they want.
Khizar’s story
Khizar’s advice for young people is: “Get involved and get your voices heard. The best way to do that is through an organisation such as the youth council”
Aishah’s story
Aishah says that one thing she really took from Kirklees Youth Council was the sense of belonging it gave her.
Chris’s story
Chris told us that his voice as an activist was “10 years in the making” and that he started to find it by being part of Kirklees Youth Council.
Georgia’s story
Georgia told us that participating in Kirklees Youth Council changed (and probably saved) her life.