Commissioner visit to Lincoln celebrates children and young people
Children’s Commissioner Sir Al Aynsley-Green is visiting Lincoln next Thursday, 6 November to celebrate the success of Children’s Services and the contributions of children and young people in the county.
Councillor Mrs Christine Talbot, Executive Councillor for Secondary Education and Healthier Communities, and Peter Duxbury, Director of Children’s Services, will explain the context of Children’s Services in Lincolnshire and how children and young people have an important role to play in the development of services. Members of the Lincolnshire Youth Cabinet will also share their views.
Councillor Mrs Talbot commented: “I am delighted that Sir Al is coming to Lincolnshire to see the difference we are making to Children’s Services with the valuable input of children and young people. There are a lot of exciting projects taking place in our schools and it will be good for a national figure to see the sort of excellent initiatives that are really making a difference for our young people.”
Sir Al will then go on to tour three schools and meet children and young people involved in projects that are really making a difference in education.
He was appointed to be the first Children’s Commissioner for England in March 2005. He leads 11 Million, the organization that makes sure adults in charge listen to the views of children and young people. This is celebrated with 11 Million Takeover Day once a year – this year’s event takes place on Friday 7 November, when key managers and councillors will be shadowed by members of the Lincolnshire Youth Cabinet and other young students.
The full programme of Sir Al Aynesley-Green’s visit to Lincolnshire is as follows:
• 9.15-10am – County Offices, Newland, Lincoln
Meets Councillor Mrs Christine Talbot, Executive Councillor for secondary Education and Healthier Communities; Peter Duxbury, Director of Children’s Services; and a member of the Lincolnshire Youth Cabinet.
• 10.15-11.10am – Lincoln Queen’s park Special School
Examples of children with severe LDD engaged in meaningful student participation – portage team in hydro pool; numeracy and literacy work with pupils in school; Sure Start parent and toddler group.
• 11.20-12.15pm – Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School
Year 10 ‘Champions and student researchers engaged in issues based work and improving teaching practice. Media studies project ‘bridging the gap’ between students lives in and out of school and encouraging independent learning. Year 7 pupils who have worked on the school structure with teaching staff and governors.
• 12.45-1.20pm – Monks Abbey Primary School
Lincoln community development project with examples of children and young people’s involvement making a difference – Abbey Ruins development work; current work on playground improvements; family learning projects.
• 1.20-2pm – community walk with David McWilliams, Head of Participation in Children’s Services.
