Slough's Youth Cabinet 2011 and beyond
Are you aged 11 – 19 and live in Slough or attend education in Slough?
Do you want to become a member of Slough's Youth Cabinet?
The Cabinet represents all young people in Slough and is consulted on issues, services and opportunities that have an impact on young people's lives.
The aim of the Youth Cabinet:
- So young people in Slough have the opportunity to bring any issues to the cabinet on behalf of all young people and receive support to help them contact the services who can help resolve these issues.
- So services in Slough can consult with young people to assist with their planning and delivery.
- To ensure that the views of children and young people throughout the borough are represented and acted upon.
As a member you will:
- Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of services for children and young people
- Meet with and influence decision makers
- Participate in consultations about services and activities for children and young people
- Have the opportunity to gain accreditation for the time you spend on this work
- Make real changes for children and young people in Slough
How can you get involved?
Apply for a place
Between 23rd January and 3rd February 2012 we will be recruiting new members to Slough's Youth Cabinet. To apply for a place, young people need to download the application form below and return it to the address stated on the form by the end of Friday 3rd February 2012. There are vacancies currently for:
Baylis Court / Beechwood / Herschel Grammar / The Langley Academy / Slough and Eton / Slough Grammar / St Bernard’s Catholic Grammar / St Joseph’s Catholic High / The Westgate / Wexham / Arbour Vale / Haybrook College PRU (two places per school/setting).
We want to ensure that the Youth Cabinet has representation from other youth forums in the town, for example, Slough's Children in Care Council, so if you are a member of a specific youth forum please remember to write this on your application form.
Get in touch with your Youth Cabinet
The Youth Cabinet want to hear from you if there is a topic that you think they can address on behalf of young people in Slough or if you have a comment or would like to provide some feedback about a service you have received. You can contact the Youth Cabinet by
Here are a few comments from existing members of the Youth Cabinet:
"It's a great opportunity to make friends and make a difference on behalf of young people"
"Slough Youth Council gave me the opportunity to communicate and work in partnership with people who play a key role in the community. We hold monthly meetings which provide an open and friendly atmosphere for me to voice my opinions."
How do I apply for a place on the Cabinet?
You can download an application form using the link below or if you do not have access to a printer you can request an application form by either:
When requesting an application form please remember to put ‘YOUTH CABINET’ in the SUBJECT BOX and provide your name, age, address and school/youth group.
Before completing an application form remember to read through the supporting information within the download section.
Closing date for current applications: Friday 3rd February 2012
Group interview will be held on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
