Effective Consultation Tools to Enable Youth Voice in the Arts

Learn how to design and conduct effective consultations that empower young people, embed their voices in decision-making, and encourage genuine participation. Drawing on the Lundy Model of Participation, this course equips you with the skills to create inclusive environments and ensure young people’s views are heard, valued, and acted upon. Gain a deep understanding of youth consultation techniques and learn how to implement them effectively within your organisation or project.

What You Will Learn

• Insights into the Lundy Model (Space, Voice, Audience, Influence)
• How to plan effective youth consultations
• Practical approaches to engage young people inclusively
• How to identify and address consultation barriers
• Strategies for sharing findings with integrity and transparency

Ideal For

• Youth Engagement Officers
• Project Managers
• Community Engagement Professionals
• Anyone working with young people in creative, cultural, or heritage sectors

Course Content

• What is Youth Voice? Explore the concept of youth voice and its role in promoting meaningful participation.

• Understanding the Lundy Model Learn how the principles of the Lundy Model, which was designed to help implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, ensure that children and young people are heard, respected, and influential in decision-making.

• Planning Effective Consultations Develop a step-by-step approach to consultation, from timeline creation to participant engagement.

• Creating Safe Spaces Discover methods to promote a safe, welcoming consultation environment.

• Engaging Young People Gain practical strategies for encouraging active participation from young people with diverse experiences and needs.

• Case Studies Develop your skills and understanding through interactive case studies and activities.

• Communicating with Clarity Learn how to communicate openly and effectively to facilitate understanding and trust.

• Breaking Down Barriers Identify barriers to participation and develop strategies to overcome them.

• Sharing and Acting on Findings Understand how to present findings in ways that demonstrate respect for participants’ contributions.

• Final Reflection Reflect on your learning and develop a plan for applying consultation techniques in your own setting.

Date & Time: Thursday, 12 June, 10am–4pm, Online via Zoom

Cost: £139 per person