The Jitty

Young People’s Outcomes

1st July, Derby

• Youth Portal for the Young People of Leicestershire.

• To help Young People make informed decisions at key moments in their lives.

• To be run by Young People.

• Started by Oadby & Wigston Borough Council.

• 2005 Leicestershire Youth Service take up project management.

• Started after a consultation with Young People, 3 members as editors and on the chat forum. 300 hits a month.

• Won a National Award, Wavemakers.

• Group of 40 young people run the site from around Leicestershire.

• Over 1000 registered members on the chat forum

• 20,000 “hits” a month.