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NOW & THE FUTURE
Following What
Matters to Me, young people have been involved in
various pieces of work:
The National Debate on Education in Scotland
Children in Scotland and Save the Children (with funding
from the Scottish Executive) worked with groups of young
people, including groups from Citizenship in Practice,
who otherwise might not have participated in the debate.
School Daze
Each group explored their thoughts and experiences and
agreed on one key message. These were developed into posters
and a CD rom. The groups met for an Expert Debate and
exchanged thoughts and ideas during drama and art workshops
and a Question Time where young people asked questions
to a panel of 'decision makers' including the Minister
for Education and Young People, Cathy Jamieson.
Typical questions were:
"Why are classes so big?"
"Young people with special needs often feel that
they don't get equal treatment, they don't get listened
to…What can be done to train teachers and schools
to include all young people?"
To read the report, Reaching Young People, summarising
this work, click here.
Having Your Say at School
During May and June 2002 Children in Scotland consulted
nearly fifty young people with special educational needs.
The consultation explored how much these young people
were involved in decisions about their education and what
methods they think work best.
A report outlining young people's views was sent to the
Scottish Executive and it is hoped that a shorter version
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