Children, Families and Young People Network

We are currently recruiting for the Chair position alongside various other board member roles, if you are interested, please email [email protected]

Our last meeting was held on 8 September 2021. You can view the minutes here once cleared.

Since 2016 the Network has looked at a range of issues including a consultation on youth and play strategy and the refresh of the Youth Council structure. The Network has also engaged with the Children and Families Commissioning Team on the Southwark 16+ Accommodation and Support Project and also on the Child Sexual Exploitation community engagement project.

The Network has also fed into the Council's activities strategy for young people and how new Commissioning would relate five key themes comprising happy, healthy, active, safe and preparedness. The Network has also had guest presentations from the Prevent Team and also from various stakeholders on the issue of serious youth crime.

Join the next meeting

The next meeting is scheduled to take place in November 2021. Please book your place by emailing Anita at: [email protected]

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