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Participation strategy

“A Devon shaped with young people that works for and meets the needs of young people”

Our Youth Participation Strategy sets out what meaningful participation is, whose responsibility it is, and how we will know that we are getting participation right. The approach has been co-produced with Devon young people and is based on the Lundy Model of Participation. This strategy should be used to influence and shape team plans.

A team photo of the Devon Youth Council

“Being listened to and being an important part of decisions will help to improve our lives and will help to give us all equal opportunities in Devon no matter who we are or where we live. We are pleased that this strategy has been created so that we can all work together better.”
Devon Youth Council 2024

Donna Manson

“We want every child in Devon to have the best outcomes, to live an independent and healthy life and to achieve their full potential. To do that, we need to make sure that the voice of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.”
Donna Manson
Devon County Council’s Chief Executive

 

 

 

Alternatively, you can read our strategy online below. A one-page summary is also available.

Our strategy

Vision and objectives

We want to create a Devon that works for all young people.

How we will listen

Who is listening? How will we listen? Why do we listen?

Participation in Devon

How we ensure that Children’s Services take youth voice seriously.

Youth voice governance

How we work together to make decisions that help everyone.

Young people’s priorities

Young people have told us what they want to change.

Monitoring and evaluation

How will ensure that we are listening and responding effectively.

Areas for development

Areas where we are targeting improvement across 2025-27.

FAQs on youth participation

At a glance guidance on effective youth voice engagement.

Make Your Mark in Devon

How young people can vote for what they want to change in Devon.


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