On November 11th 2011, we ran our 3rd Takeover Day which saw over 100 young people takeover professional jobs in both the City Council and its partner organisations. The day is a national event led by the Children’s Commissioner for England. It gives children and young people the opportunity to be involved in local and national decision-making by working alongside adults at all levels and across sectors. They get the chance to understand how and why decisions are made and can influence future actions. Children’s Commissioner’s Takeover Day promotes the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), in particular Article 12, which says that children should have a say in matters affecting them, and their views must be taken seriously.
If you are aged between 13 and 19 years then you can be part of it! Takeover 2012 will be taking place in November so watch this space for more information, and photos from last years event.
For more information on The Office for the Children’s Commissioner and Takeover day visit www.takeoverday.org.uk
