Evaluation of a RIGHT blether - York Consulting

Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young PeopleEvaluation of a RIGHT bletherVOTE Element4.4 More focused questions for the VOTE element which are relevant to olderchildren and teenagers:“I would have given more focus on the particular issue facingyoung people e.g. jobs, the future, school cutbacks”(Secondary age young person);“Let the young people answer questions with their ownthoughts not predetermined thoughts of others which they areto agree or disagree with” (Community Learning andDevelopment Officer).Improved Coordination at a Local Level4.5 Improved coordination at a local level between schools, LA, youth councilsand other community organisations:“Local coordination and leadership, particularly for LAs outwiththe central belt, is needed. The concept was excellent, thematerials amazing but feel the initiative would benefit from anappointed leader who would guide, inspire and bring schoolsand organisations together” (Primary headteacher);“It would be helpful to have an approach for the whole of ourlocal authority area, again this needs a bit of planning andtime” (Community Learning and Development Officer);“It might be better to narrow the focus over a shorter time.One authority at a time perhaps to allow Tam time to visitother areas” (Primary depute headteacher).36