Title of the project: Merton Young Inspectors with London Borough of Merton
About you – a short description of your organisation and the team
The London Borough of Merton is a local authority based in South West London; it covers areas such as Morden, Raynes Park, Colliers Wood, Mitcham and Wimbledon. The council has emerging priorities for all residents which includes civic pride, sustainable futures, supporting children and young people and sporting heritage.
In children services this is manifested in the children plan which is a direct response to the Young People peer led survey of the views of over 2000 young residents and another 200 in focus groups. We provide services to all parts of Merton's community. In relation to this work we run the local council youth service in targeted areas of the borough and working in partnership with the Merton Youth Partnerships.
Research Brief
What are you aiming to do and why?
We want youth centres to act as a solution for many of the challenges that care experienced young people disproportionately face. We want to understand the challenges for care experienced young people accessing youth services and what our boroughs can do to tackle this.
Who are you targeting the work at?
care experienced young people aged 11-16 in the London Borough of Merton, Kingston, and Wandsworth.
What are you trying to influence?
We are trying to influence youth centres to implement reforms.
Contact details – who should people contact
Sukpal Uppal (sukpal.uppal@merton.gov.uk)