Publications

BT/UK Youth Parliament Seen and Heard 3

A collection of stories about young people making a real difference

We are delighted to launch the new edition of Seen and Heard. This year, we have built on the success of the first two editions with even more inspiring case studies which demonstrate the positive difference that young people can make. Beverley Hughes MP, Minister for Children, Young People and Families, highlights in her foreword the wide range of initiatives that have brought about positive change and comments ‘they all have one thing in common: an undeniable determination to be heard.’ She continues ‘ Seen and Heard 3 reminds us all to take the time to listen to young voices and to follow example in changing things for the better. We’re better when we’re listening.’

The latest edition of Seen and Heard is an interesting read for both adults and young people with facts, figures and 15 amazing case studies from young people across the UK. The potential of young people with focused minds is immense, download Seen and Heard 3 and get inspired!

BT/UK Youth Parliament Seen and Heard 2004

A collection of stories about young people making a real difference

Seen and Heard 2 is a great follow up to the highly successful collection of case studies launched in 2003. They illustrate the positive role young people can play in their local communities when they succeed in making their voices heard.

Case studies include the story of a group of pupils who took the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child all the way to Africa; how one school has broken the vicious cycle of bullying and how one young person rallied support for Fair Trade.

British Youth Council - Take Action!
handbooks 2004

A practical guide to getting your voice heard

Young people making a difference in the area where they live, to bring about change, is what local action is all about.

Regardless of the method used, it’s about letting others know your views and opinions on a subject within your area or community. Whether you intend to link your action to national events, such as Local Democracy Week or BT's Big Listen campaign, or organise an action on a local issue these handbooks (information and resources) and event planner, contain ideas and tips to help you - from how to plan your action, to promoting your campaign through the media.

The information handbook: Detailed information about planning, promoting and running your event in an easy to follow format. It also has handy tips and advice on contacting local bodies and potential partners.

The resource handbook: A practical guide backing up the detailed information of the Information handbook. With feedback forms, news releases and risk assessment templates you can't go wrong!

Event planner: A useful table to log what, when and who is carrying out each part of your event plan. Stick it on your wall and get planning!

BT/UK Youth Parliament Seen and Heard 2003

A collection of stories about young people making a real difference

Seen and Heard is a collection of case studies which illustrate the positive role young people can play in their local communities when they succeed in making their voices heard - often against the odds.

These case studies challenge the perception of young people as self-focused individuals and presents them as determined, committed members of society whose voices not only count but have made a demonstrable difference to our world.

BT/ChildLine The Listening Guide

The guide has been compiled by BT and ChildLine and is packed full of useful advice on how to listen to children and young people. It provides suggestions on how to encourage young people to speak out and how to respond appropriately.

There’s also lots of useful links and contacts for you to find out more about listening techniques and the benefits that listening to children and young people can offer to parents, businesses, public organisations and, of course, the benefits that it brings to children and young people too.

BT/ChildLine How to Make Yourself Heard

A toolkit for young people

This guide is designed to provide the communication tools young people need to make themselves heard. It provides basic principles which can be adapted to any situation where being heard and speaking effectively are important, whether it's in your home, your school, or if you are trying to make a difference in your community.

British Youth Council
Young People Influencing Decisions 2003

A lobbying guide for young people

The British Youth Council provides a channel for elected representatives and public decision-makers to consult with young people at a national level and also support local youth councils around the country. In 2003, BT supported the publication of the British Youth Council's new lobbying guide for young people.

'Young People Influencing Decisions' provides young people with advice on how to run a successful lobbying campaign, explaining the UK political process and how to influence it.