Children and young people to takeover again

Sir Al Aynsley-Green, the Children's Commissioner for England, is calling on schools to invite children and young people to 'takeover' for one day. The second 11 Million Takeover Day will be on Friday 7 November 2008 and this year's event coincides with the climax of the National Youth Agency's Youth Work Week.Sir Al is encouraging organisations and individuals to work alongside children and young people to help them get involved in decision making. He stated that "Anyone can get involved in Takeover Day. It is an absolutely fantastic opportunity to demonstrate the positive role that children and young people can and do play in their communities. We want children to be more highly valued in society and I hope Takeover Day will help to achieve this. I was pleased that so many schools took part last year and I hope even more will join in this November".Schools wishing to take part can email takeover.day@11MILLION.org.uk

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