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Easter Half Term Activity Days
During this Easter Half Term, the Participation Team has been busy with lots of activities for children and young people. We’ve tried to offer a variety of choices to meet the needs and interests of every child involved.
The Young Local Authority of the Year Competition
The Young Local Authority of the Year Competition is a public speaking competition. The competition is held every year in Lancaster and local authorities, like Kent County Council, will send teams to represent them. We represented Kent County Council this year as Apprentice Participation Workers for Virtual School Kent, and from 9th-11th of March, we presented 3 speeches alongside 22 other teams from local authorities all over England, including one other team from Kent.
Care Experienced Civil Services Internships
Do you know about the Civil Service Internships that are available for Care Experienced young people?
Click the link below to find out more:
YPBMF Care Experienced Internships
If you would like further information, please do contact the Care Leavers Internship team at Leavers.care@education.gov.uk
A day in the life of Sarah Hammond
My name is Shyanne, and on Tuesday 28th February I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to shadow Sarah Hammond.
Tia's Trip to London!
On the 17th October I was lucky enough to attend a co-production event at the Social Care Institute of Excellence in London!
Horse Riding at Nelson Park!
On a sunny Thursday in August, we visited Nelson Park Riding School with children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.
Work Experience at VSK
Hello, I am Charmaine and I have spent the last week doing work experience at VSK.
A Trip to the Panto!
On one cold Thursday in December, me and the team were given the chance to take members of our three councils (Super Council, OCYPC and the Young Adults Council) to Maidstone’s very own pantomime, Aladdin.
Skills to Foster
On the 26th November, Tom and I were able to interview people who want to be Foster Carers.
Rob and Tom's Top Tips for Cheaper Shopping Bills
At our most recent YAC meeting, the council members and apprentices got to try lots and lots of food. The catch? We were blind folded! Half the food came from the very pricey Marks & Spencer, the other half from the far more affordable Aldi. Could we tell which was which and was the M&S food worth the extra money?!
Fostering Appreciation Awards
Every year, Kent County Council holds the Fostering Appreciation Awards to recognise the outstanding work carried out on a daily basis by Kent Foster Carers and this year, the VSK Apprentices got to be involved!
A Day in the Life of a VSK Apprentice
Hi, my name’s Tom and I’m an Apprentice Participation Worker in the Participation Team. I wanted to tell you all about what I get up to on a typical day at work!
Blog
Easter Half Term Activity Days
During this Easter Half Term, the Participation Team has been busy with lots of activities for children and young people. We’ve tried to offer a variety of choices to meet the needs and interests of every child involved.
The Young Local Authority of the Year Competition
The Young Local Authority of the Year Competition is a public speaking competition. The competition is held every year in Lancaster and local authorities, like Kent County Council, will send teams to represent them. We represented Kent County Council this year as Apprentice Participation Workers for Virtual School Kent, and from 9th-11th of March, we presented 3 speeches alongside 22 other teams from local authorities all over England, including one other team from Kent.
Care Experienced Civil Services Internships
Do you know about the Civil Service Internships that are available for Care Experienced young people?
Click the link below to find out more:
YPBMF Care Experienced Internships
If you would like further information, please do contact the Care Leavers Internship team at Leavers.care@education.gov.uk
A day in the life of Sarah Hammond
My name is Shyanne, and on Tuesday 28th February I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to shadow Sarah Hammond.
Tia's Trip to London!
On the 17th October I was lucky enough to attend a co-production event at the Social Care Institute of Excellence in London!
Horse Riding at Nelson Park!
On a sunny Thursday in August, we visited Nelson Park Riding School with children between the ages of 6 and 14 years.
Work Experience at VSK
Hello, I am Charmaine and I have spent the last week doing work experience at VSK.
A Trip to the Panto!
On one cold Thursday in December, me and the team were given the chance to take members of our three councils (Super Council, OCYPC and the Young Adults Council) to Maidstone’s very own pantomime, Aladdin.
Skills to Foster
On the 26th November, Tom and I were able to interview people who want to be Foster Carers.
Rob and Tom's Top Tips for Cheaper Shopping Bills
At our most recent YAC meeting, the council members and apprentices got to try lots and lots of food. The catch? We were blind folded! Half the food came from the very pricey Marks & Spencer, the other half from the far more affordable Aldi. Could we tell which was which and was the M&S food worth the extra money?!
Fostering Appreciation Awards
Every year, Kent County Council holds the Fostering Appreciation Awards to recognise the outstanding work carried out on a daily basis by Kent Foster Carers and this year, the VSK Apprentices got to be involved!
A Day in the Life of a VSK Apprentice
Hi, my name’s Tom and I’m an Apprentice Participation Worker in the Participation Team. I wanted to tell you all about what I get up to on a typical day at work!