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You can read the full version of the plan at http://www.manchester.gov.uk/education/plans/cypp/
 

 

What is the plan?

 

Manchester children and young people’s plan is based on information gathered from

children and young people, health services, education services, social services and

voluntary organisations.

 

It tells us what these services aim to do for children and young people in the city to

improve their lives.  It is split into 5 topics - click on them to see more!

 

What we would like to see children and young people...

 

 

 

 

 

· We want Manchester to be a great place for children and young people to live and learn.

 

· We want every young person to be able to take full advantage of good schools, communities, neighbourhoods.

 

· This means that young people in Manchester need opportunities to develop their skills, abilities and self esteem so that they can be successful in their adult lives.

 

· If you want to have your say about anything in the plan or what’s going on in the city click HERE to go to the Living Room Website Manchester Children and Young People’s Plan 2006 Summary
 

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We want to promote healthy lifestyles so that young people are

physically active and mentally healthy.

 

You told us…

· Exercise and healthy eating are most important.

· Advice on alcohol and smoking is needed in schools

· School meals need to improve

· Young people need help to develop their confidence and self esteem

 

 

What are we going to do about it?

 

· Promote a healthy start to life with education about smoking and immunisations for pregnant women

· Make sure that children and young people’s teeth are healthy

          · Promote healthy eating and more physical activity

                   · Improve sexual health information in schools

                   · Improve health services for looked after and disabled children

                                      · Make sure that young people can use health services in their home

                                                or community wherever possible.
 

 
Text Box: We want all young people living in Manchester to be able to get good jobs. We want to make sure young people are able to go to universities and colleges. There are lots of jobs being created in the city and young people need to have the skills and abilities to apply for them. You told us… · You want better links between schools and work places · More work and interview experience · You need better career advice from people you trust · You need better advice and training about life skills such as managing money and form filling What are we going to do? · Make sure that all young people have access to education, training and work opportunities · Improve career advice · Get employers involved in schools and education

 

 

 

We want to make sure that young people can enjoy, learn and achieve and         make the most of their talents and abilities

 

You told us…

 

· Most of you like your schools

· You want modern high schools with good leisure and ICT facilities.

· You want more after school, holiday and weekend activities

· You want activities in your communities that are safe and cheap.

 

 

What are we going to do?

 

· Help children and young people to learn in their own style

· Focus on groups we know have particular difficulties, for example disabled children

                · Help young people improve their school attendance

                        · Improve high schools

                                · Make sure we have good staff in schools

· Make sure that we use our resources in and out of school to                      benefit all children

 
 

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We want all children to be safe from all sorts of harm.  We want

to stop things like bullying, abuse and neglect of any kind. 

 

In Manchester we have particular concerns about:

 

          · Homeless young people

          · Children and young people in care

          · Children who are unsafe in their homes

          · Road traffic accidents

 

 

You told us…

 

· Children and young people need more opportunities to play safely

· Many young people feel bullied and intimidated by other young people

· We need more police, safer roads and better street lighting

· People worry about drugs, bullying, crime and traffic

· Crime and anti-social behaviour are major concerns

 

 

What are we going to do about it?

 

· Help children to stay with their families and protect them when they are unsafe

· Make sure people are working together to help homeless families and young people

· Reduce the number of road traffic accidents

 
 

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You can read the full version of the plan at http://www.manchester.gov.uk/education/plans/cypp/
 

 

We want to make sure that children and young people can be

involved in the development of the city and in designing and planning services

 

You told us…

 

· You want to be involved in improving your communities

· You are concerned about bullying

· Anti-social behaviour of some young people prevents others

  getting involved

· Young people get a bad reputation based on a few who behave

   badly

· You would like more volunteering opportunities

 

 

What are we going to do about it?

 

· Encourage more young people to volunteer

· Create ways for young people to have a say in their community

· Reduce anti-social and offending behaviour

· Make sure schools tackle bullying

· Set up support teams for teenagers and their parents