Minutes:
The children’s rights & participation officer was in attendance with a number of young people who were members of Speakerbox to give the committee an update. It was explained that Speakerbox going through a very busy time with an increased participation level at 25% with the following highlighted:
· A poem on identity that was read to the committee by the young person who had written
· Creation of opportunities for those in care and making clear that they are not alone
· Working with the age group 5 – 25 with the idea to get the conversation going, regardless of age.
The young people each presented their achievements and experiences of Speakerbox to the committee including:
· Auditioning for a place on television show
· Writing a poem on identity as described above
· Drama groups and other creative efforts that help young people come together and develop confidence through teamwork
· Participation in a photography workshop, a further example of how involvement provide results, with the young people coming away from the experience positive and upskilled
· One young person explained that they have gone from being a previously ‘quiet’ person to one that has more confidence and able to have conversations and develop their character and resilience
· New skills learned on a drama project (lighting, camera and leadership) which has lead to the ‘best version of ‘myself’ has quoted by the young person
· Speakerbox has helped her to reach her goals
· Given them freedom, education and goals.
A photography exhibition is planned in the New Year with the prints being on sale at the South London Gallery. All members of the committee are invited to attend, with the proceeds going to investment in the Speakerbox website with the aim of being interactive. Not all young people felt comfortable with making a phone call and the improved website will provide online interaction and support.
The launch of new film is also planned in the New Year from Speakerbox.
Speakerbox have a number of key events happening and would welcome the attendance of members of the committee to support their work. The children’s rights & participation officer to provide details and location for members of the committee. The children’s rights and participation officer was in attendance with a number of young people who were members of Speakerbox to give the committee an update. It was explained that Speakerbox were going through a very busy time with an increased participation level at 25% with the following highlighted:
· A poem on identity that was read to the committee by the young person who had written
· Creation of opportunities for those in care and making clear that they are not alone
· Working with the age group 5 – 25 with the idea to get the conversation going, regardless of age.
The young people each presented their achievements and experiences of Speakerbox to the committee including:
· Auditioning for a place on television show
· Writing a poem on identity as described above
· Drama groups and other creative efforts that help young people come together and develop confidence through teamwork
· Participation in a photography workshop, a further example of how involvement provide results, with the young people coming away from the experience positive and upskilled
· One young person explained that they have gone from being a previously ‘quiet’ person to one that has more confidence and able to have conversations and develop their character and resilience
· New skills learned on a drama project (lighting, camera and leadership) which has led to the ‘best version of ‘myself’ was quoted by the young person
· Speakerbox has helped her to reach her goals
· Given them freedom, education and goals.
A photography exhibition is planned in the New Year with the prints being on sale at the South London Gallery. All members of the committee were invited to attend, with the proceeds going to investment in the Speakerbox website with the aim of being interactive. Not all young people felt comfortable with making a phone call and the improved website will provide online interaction and support.
The launch of a new film is also planned in the New Year from Speakerbox.
Speakerbox have a number of key events happening and would welcome the attendance of the committee and all those that support them and their work. The children’s rights and participation officer to provide details and location for the committee.