Get involved with My Say Matters

We have a wide range of participation activities for young people aged 11-18 ( years 7-13) as part of our Youth and Democracy offer. This includes Barnet’s Youth Board and Youth Assembly that meet regularly in the borough – you can register for both forums using one form.

Application to join Barnet's Youth Board and Youth Assembly.

The national UK Youth Parliament scheme and our Barnet Youth Ambassador programme runs on a 2 year cycle – our 2026 - 28 cycle will open from September 2025. More information is below.

All Barnet children in care have the opportunity to participate in #BOP our child in care council.

Youth Board

This group meets monthly and gives advice to the council and other services about plans and policies to make sure that they reflect the needs and ideas of young people. Recent topics discussed in 2024-25 have included Barnet’s economic development framework, parks and open spaces, safeguarding, school food and preventing youth violence. Feedback from young people has influenced policy documents and the way services are offered.

Find out more about Barnet Youth Board

Youth Assembly

This group is linked to the councils democratic decision-making process and gives young people a chance to share their views with local Councillors and senior leaders. It meets at Hendon Town Hall in the council chamber and might suit someone who wants to get involved in civic life at a local level. Activities include debating motions proposed by members, progressing these in small group project work and opportunities for leadership and developing new skills.

Find out more about Youth Assembly

UK Youth Parliament and Barnet Youth Ambassadors

Our 2 members of Youth Parliament and 2 Youth Ambassadors for 2024-26 were elected in March 2024  Young people across Barnet elect representatives to champion their views | Barnet Council

We will be opening the 2026 - 28 cycle from September 2025 - you can find out more information below:

More on Youth Parliament and Youth Ambassadors

Barnet on Point (#BOP): our Children in Care Council

This forum is for our children in care. Young people meet regularly to feedback about the services they use, to plan events and to socialise and have fun. BOP members have shared their views with staff about what makes a good social worker, contributed to child friendly documents and delivered training for foster carers.

More information on BOP.

Young People and Mental Health: Barnet Integrated Clinical Services (BICS)

Barnet Integrated Clinical Services (BICS) provide services to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs in Barnet. BICS offer a range of evidence-based interventions, including individual therapy, family therapy, groups, and workshops.  

We care about what children, young people, and families have to say either about using these services or the support you want to see for those with a mental health need. Young people can participate in lots of activities to support other young people’s mental health - this includes creating podcasts and online content, participating in focus groups, having a say on who we hire and much more! 

If you would like to get involved, or have any questions, please visit https://www.barnet.gov.uk/bics or email BICS@barnet.gov.uk

Contact us

If you would like to get involved or find out more information please email us: mysaymatters@barnet.gov.uk