Young Inspector Scheme

 

Young Reviewers, sometimes referred to as Young Inspectors, are children, young people and young adults who review services and provide feedback to services based on their own experiences and /or the experiences of other children and young people to identify good practice and make recommendations for improvement.

We have developed a Young Reviewers scheme to support the Quality Assurance and inspection readiness for the Local Authorities Children’s Homes and Supported Accommodation. Young Reviewers will form part of a review team which includes colleagues from the Safeguarding, Professional Standards and Quality Assurance unit.

Research shows that Young Reviewers bring value to a local authority and individual services:

· Ensures services are listening to young people when they make decisions that affect their lives (contributing to their rights under UN Convention on the Rights of the Child).

· Services better meet the needs of children and young people

· Improved communication with services

· Young Reviewers activity is a source of valuable evidence

· Young Reviewers have new opportunities to develop widely applicable skills

If you are a young person in care or a care experienced young person aged 16+ and are interested in becoming a Young Reviewer, please get in touch to find out more: VSK_Participation@kent.gov.uk