1. Sheffield Young Advisors

2. Who are we?
• A group of 21 trained
young people aged
between 16 and 19
years old
• We all come from a
variety of backgrounds
and areas of Sheffield,
and have varied life
experiences.

3. Who are we?
• We are employed, co-
ordinated and supported
by Sheffield Futures
• All young advisors hold
the national Young
Advisor qualification
• This is an accredited
award gained through
training from the national
young advisor charity

4. Our Training
• Some of the things we have been trained on include
Young People’s Problem Presentation Strengths and
needs and Solving Skills Weaknesses
issues
Community / Planning & Communication Leadership
Organisational Evaluating Skills Skills
Links
Self – Community Teamwork Youth
Assessment Mapping Proofing
SWOT analysis Action Marketing Team Dynamics
Walk Skills And Shared
Functions

5. What we do?
• We help organisations ‘youth proof’ their
services, policies and strategies
• We speak out for young people, making sure
their thoughts and feelings are considered in
decisions that affect them
• We help organisations understand how to attract
and maintain the interests of young people
• We actively engage directly with other young
people to get them involved in improving their
services in the city

6. Some of the work we have done
• Worked with numerous young people’s services
and organisations to improve provision in the
city…
• Sexual health services
• Future Shape of Education – Young Peoples
Priorities / Roma Slovak YP’s barriers to
education
• Took part in building reviews / evaluating
summer provision
• Various consultations e.g. surveys, dragons den
activities

7. Currently working on…
• 0-19 safety (South Yorkshire Police) – looking at
YP’s concerns re crime and keeping safe
• UTC (University Technical College)
• Safeguarding board – Test purchasing /
education re illegal tattooing etc
• Roma Slovak young peoples barriers to
education
• Parsons Cross – learning zone review
• Staff Interviews

8. We have also…
• Met with the
Department of
Communities and
Local Government /
various ministers to
discuss future youth
policy & discuss our
‘non’ riots in Sheffield

9. Our Awards
• December 2010 – the
prestigious NYCVS Young
Partner Award
• July 2011 – won the SCC
Special Recognition Award
for “a team who have gone
above and beyond to
support children and young
people in Sheffield”

10. The YA Awards - 2012
• Best Lead
• Special Recognition Young Advisor of the Year
• Best Project with Lasting Impact

11. Thank You For Listening