Young People

Our vision of our young people's lives in 2021

Our vision in 2021 is that all of our young people are able to access the same level of support, activities and services, including education and training, regardless of where they live. Our schools, colleges and parents, together with our business community, help to raise the career horizons of the districts young people so that they have the chance to fulfill their potential. There are no longer a disproportionate number of educated young people leaving the district to find work or further education and there is also adequate provision for young people in the lower skills bracket to find work and develop the right skills and qualifications.

Our young people stay safe from accidents, both at home and on our roads and they are well informed about the consequences of risk taking behaviour such as substance misuse through education and information so that they, as well as other members of the community, live healthier and happier lives. Physical activity and adventure is a part of all of our young people lives by having engaged with the 2012 Olympics to develop a legacy of provision that promotes participation in exercise and sport amongst young people.

Our young people integrate more into easily into their community and the positive contribution that they can bring is enabled and valued through Volunteering, citizenship and community activities.

Priority outcomes for the LSP

To deliver improvements that help to achieve our vision, the key outcomes the LSP want to achieve in the medium term by directly contributing to their delivery are:

• Provide a balanced activity programme for children and young people throughout the year
• Increase activity provision for hard to reach groups in the district
• Improve the community transport system for young people in the district
• Provide children and young people with the skills required by employers in the district.

A Working Group has been formed to oversee delivery of an action plan for 2008-11 to deliver these outcomes.

Young People Working Group:

• Young Suffolk

  Operation Camouflage 2009

• NHS Suffolk
• Suffolk County Council
• Suffolk Coastal District Council
• Suffolk Carers
• Suffolk Association of Voluntary Organisations
• Rochford House
• Just 42
• Level 2
• Flagship Housing
• Extended Schools
• CYDS
• Community Safety Partnership
• Connexions Suffolk
• School cluster representatives
• Activities Unlimited

To see the annual performance report showing our progress towards delivering our outcomes for this key priority, please click Young People Progress Report 2010/11

For further information contact Cheryl Holder at Suffolk Coastal District Council, either by email or by calling 01394 444518.