Children and Young People Forum

The forums:

• Provide a safe space for information sharing and discussion.
• Promote networking between third sector organisations.
• Allow identification of key challenges and issues faced by the sector.
• Promote sharing of learning and best practice, from both local and national level.
• Allow the third sector to influence the development of strategy and policy at local level.
• Allow direct access with third sector organisations for consultation and engagement.
• Build capacity through training.
• Encourage and promote collaborative working.