Youth Assembly

Youth Assembly

The Youth Assembly is exactly that… an Assembly for Youth – a platform designed to be used by young people to have their voices heard. The core age range of the members will be 13 to 17, but there will be an upper age limit of 21 to ensure diverse representation. The Youth Assembly will provide young people with direct access to the decision-makers at the heart of our democracy.

Just as with the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Youth Assembly will have 90 members. It will hold committee meetings to deal with specific issues, sessions will be presided over by the Speaker, and debates will most likely take place in the Assembly Chamber in Parliament Buildings.

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CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S DIRECTORATE YOUTH SERVICE – YOUTH RESTART

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Introduction
It is important to note that this guidance is intended to be a living document to be updated as Government advice is updated. Youth organisations and groups should develop their own protocols in line with this high-level guidance.
On the 19 March 2020, generic youth services were stood down by the Minister for Education in line with school closures and in response to PHA guidance as a result of COVID-19. The Youth Service determined that it would prioritise and adapt existing services to support those most vulnerable; namely those who are at risk of paramilitary threat (START) and those young people who require additional support for their positive mental health (FLARE).

The Education Authority Youth Service (EAYS) has worked with a range of stakeholders, both statutory and voluntary sector, for the phased re-introduction of youth service provision including:
 Children & Young People
 Youth Workers (Centre Based, Area Based and Detached)
 Youth Service Managers
 Trade Unions

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