A new blog…

I used to blog. And then I didn’t.  Then I moved to YouthNet, where there is a policy of encouraging staff to blog. As I look to make my next move after YouthNet, I’m aware I need to remain blogging to remain part of the conversation.

I’m not going to deny that my decision to start this blog was in part to increase my web visibility and hopefully improve my chances of getting a new job in this difficult economic climate. But the concept of ‘Futureproof’ has been knocking around in my head for a while. Youth participation is brilliant, and I’m a total advocate for involving young people in decisions that directly and indirectly them. But participation can’t abdicate adults of their responsibility. It’s still in ‘the crusties’ interest to make sure young people have the best start in their lives, and work to make sure the tools and services are in place to help them.

I hope this blog will be a mixture of best practice examples, will highlight areas where we need to improve, and like all good blogs will encourage lively discussion, debate and the odd surprise. I don’t set out to be provocative, but I’m also no wallflower, so I’ll be honest with my opinions (I’ve got previous when it comes to upsetting people via blogs).

Finally, editorial is my day job, so if I drop the odd spelling or grammar error in, please accept that just as accountants are often the worst when it comes to budgeting at home, and nurses are the least healthiest, can I have a little time off from worrying where I put the apostrophe?

Thanks people.

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