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The Political Voice of Young People in Wales

Posted by www.votewales.org.uk from Swansea - Published on 10/02/2011 at 15:37
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Do you think you have a say on matters which affect you and other young people in Wales? Whatever your personal view or experience, I need your help to try and find out how involved young people in Wales are in the local, regional and national political decision-making process.

I am also trying to find out how much children and young people learn about politics, democracy, government and citizenship at school. Come to think of it, is it even that important that children and young people have a say on such things? Yes, no, don’t really care, whatever! Either way, your view is important.

What do you think about the politicians in your area? Do they engage and communicate in a way you and other young people can understand? Are you involved in local youth forums or other similar activities where you can have your say about local public services?

What do you think about the British Government and Welsh Assembly Governments and their respective Parliament/Assembly? Do you think elected politicians listen to and engage with young people in Wales? Do you think the voting age of young people in the UK should be lowered from 18 to 16?

My research is an opportunity for you to have a say on what you think about some of these things.

As a father of three children aged 10, 11 and 12, I want to find out what political impact the Welsh education system has on the children and young people who are educated in Wales. Does it help them become good citizens with a sound knowledge of our democratic political system?

I also want to find out if things like PSE lessons and participation opportunities such as ‘School Pupil Councils’ and ‘Funky Dragon’ help children and young people educated in Wales understand about democracy, politics and how government works.

So, whether you're a political genius, or think politics is for dummies, I would be very grateful to hear what you think.

Over the coming months, I will be sharing the research statistics on the www.votewales.org.uk research website, and also on Twitter @votewales

Please, if you can, take part in my research and have a say!

There are two different surveys depending on your age:

If you are 16 or under, please complete this survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SF5MQJK

If you are aged 17-25, then please complete this one: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S32JJ6X

If you would like to find out more about my research, please visit: www.votewales.org.uk You can also follow @VoteWales on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/votewales

PS: Please ask members of your family who are age 26+ to complete this questionnaire: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RLHL87W

Diolch yn fawr!

Ian

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