Planet Youth in Clackmannanshire

Family Wellbeing Vision:

Realign the values, cultures and behaviours of the people who design and deliver services so that poverty and inequality are tackled head on, making an immediate and lifelong impact.

FWP Goals:

1. Develop the conditions to enhance wellbeing and capabilities.

2. Create a community where everyone has the opportunity to flourish.

3. Deliver a radical shift towards preventative and relational model of public services.

4. Ensure the voice and agency of Clackmannanshire people and communities is at the heart of decision making.

The Family Wellbeing Partnership

Planet Youth is an important part of the Clackmannanshire Family Wellbeing Partnership (FWP) approach. A collaboration between Clackmannanshire Council, the Scottish Government and the Hunter Foundation via the Social Innovation Partnership, the Family Wellbeing Partnership (FWP) is about a different way of working. Empowering people in Clackmannanshire to be and do things they have reason to value and to live flourishing lives is at the heart of this approach and the focus is on what matters to people in our communities. Critically, the approach recognises a key role for public services in person-centred, enabling models of support. With agency and voice integral to all that we do, the FWP approach is making a difference in Clackmannanshire.

As part of Clackmannanshire Family Wellbeing Partnership (FWP), the Community Around the School approach provides a range of person-centred activities and programmes for young people and families. These include university projects, NHS workshops, local work experience, family cooking classes and literacy support. Young people in Clackmannanshire secondary schools have also enjoyed Columba 1400 Values Based Leadership experiences, and these are great opportunities to reflect on their values and what’s important to them as well as discussing what they need to flourish and what they want for their community.

The Community Around the School approach is a strong protective factor that contributes to youth and family well-being. The range of programmes and initiatives builds resilience and supports people to thrive. This is about creating opportunities for people to live lives that they value.

So.. what is Planet Youth?

Planet Youth in Clackmannanshire is a community-based initiative aimed at promoting the wellbeing of young people through evidence-based prevention strategies. It focuses on fostering healthy lifestyles among children, young people and families. The programme engages schools, families and community stakeholders in collaborative efforts to create supportive environments and empower children and young people to make positive choices. By utilising data-driven approaches and building strong partnerships, Planet Youth in Clackmannanshire works to address risk factors and enhance protective factors that contribute to youth well-being. The initiative aims to build resilience, promote mental health, and support the overall development of young individuals, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to thrive.

Planet Youth started in Iceland during the 1990s to help reduce substance use among young people. In just 20 years, Iceland turned things around. They went from having the highest rates of substance use among youth in Europe to the lowest. Now, communities all over the world are using the Planet Youth approach to make positive changes.

Planet Youth is being piloted across Scotland and Clackmannanshire is one of six local authority areas which are involved. The story began for Clackmannanshire in 2019 when our young people in S3 were asked to complete a survey about their lives. This was repeated in 2023. We are now at the stage of sharing these results and working together as a community to make changes so that Clackmannanshire is an amazing place to grow up!

Click this link to read all about what our young people had to say!

Explore Planet Youth Here!

To find out more, read our plan!

clacks coalition

Collaboration is crucial to Planet Youth in Clackmannanshire so we work with various local organisations, schools, and community members, and our network continues to grow. Click here to see who our partners are under the section 'Read our plan!'. If you're keen to discover more about our activities or contribute to our efforts in helping young people lead fulfilling lives, we invite you to join us in the discussion. Please contact us using the contact form here.