Next Steps YAB consent form (12-15 years)

  • Next Steps:Understanding children and young people’s experiences of navigating life after families leave the Armed Forces

  • Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Application Form (12-15 years)


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    About this project

    This project is about understanding the experiences of children and young people if your parent or carer is leaving, or has recently left, the Armed Forces.

     

    We are inviting young people aged 12–19 to take part in designing the research from the start to make sure it is right.

     

    We are looking for 12 young people aged 12–19 to join our Youth Advisory Board. We want the group to include young people from all four nations of the UK and from all three Armed Forces (Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force). Once we have everyone’s application, we will decide who takes part to make sure lots of different experiences are included.

     

    Your role

    You will help design the research, including the questions asked and how best to get children and young people to take part.

     

    Your voice is important and will be taken seriously.

     

    We will work with the whole group to teach you what you need to know to be the best researcher you can. You don’t need to know it before you start.

     

    Time and thank you

    You will get a £10 voucher for each session you attend
    There will be:
    Between 7 and 9 sessions in the first 2 months to train you to be a researcher and to design the initial research themes and questions.
    12 - 14 more sessions over the next 16 months to make sure every step of the project is right for children and young people.
     

    Your choice

    Taking part is your choice.

    You can stop at any time
    You do not have to give a reason
    Nothing bad will happen if you choose not to take part or to leave
      

    Support and safety

    An important part of doing research together is making sure everyone feels safe, supported and listened to. Forces Children Scotland will check in with you throughout the project and can offer extra one-to-one support if needed.

     

    At the start of the project, you will choose a trusted adult who can support you while you take part. They will know when sessions are happening, but they will not be told what you say unless we are worried about your safety or someone else’s safety. If this happens, we will try to talk to you first before sharing information with them or other adults whose job it is to help keep people safe.

     

    Privacy

    Your information will be kept safe and private
    It will only be shared with the research team
    Your information will be stored securely and may be used for future research.

     

    Applying to take part

    We would love to hear from you, but applying does not mean you will be offered a place. We will be in touch to let you know.

     

    If you are not offered a place this time:

    We will keep you updated about the project
    You may be able to take part in the second part of the project
    We may contact you if a space becomes available later
     

     

     

  • Questions?

     

    If you have any questions before you apply, you can join an information drop in session which we are holding during these times.

    Monday 15th June between 5pm and 7pm

    Wednesday 17th June beteeen 5pm and 7pm

    Monday 22nd June between 5pm and 6pm

    Wednesday 24th June between 6pm and 7pm 

     

    Consent (your decision)

    We believe that young people aged 12+ can decide if they want to apply for a role on the Youth Advisory Board, as long as they understand what it means.

     

    By signing this form:

    You are giving your own consent to take part if selected
    A parent is also asked to sign to confirm they believe:
    you understand the project
    you are able to make this decision
     

     

    What you are agreeing to

    By saying yes, you agree that:

    You want to take part in this project
    You understand what the project is about
    You understand that there will be a process of selection

     

  • Your consent

  • I have read and understood the information about the project*
  • I have discussed this with my parent*
  • I understand that my parent needs to support me taking part*
  • I have had the chance to ask questions
  • I am happy with the answers I was given
  • I understand that Forces Children Scotland will work with me to keep me safe*
  • I understand that if Forces Children Scotland is worried about me, they will tell other people whose job it is to help keep people safe*
  • I know I can stop taking part at any time*
  • I know I don’t have to give a reason for stopping*
  • I know this will not affect my rights in any way*

  • Your agreement Young person

  • I have read this and I understand it. I want to take part

  • Date*
     - -

  • Parent Agreement

  • I confirm that:

    I have read this information
    I believe my child understands what taking part means
    I believe they are able to make their own decision

  • Date*
     - -
  • Tick all that apply to your parent’s service.

  • Contact for further information and complaints

     

    Project leads: Dr Anne Chappell (anne.chappell@brunel.ac.uk) and Dr Ellen McHugh (ellen.mchugh@brunel.ac.uk), Department of Education at Brunel University of London.

     

    MODREC Reference: 2492/MODREC/26

    Brunel University of London Research Ethics Project Reference: 51184

    APPROVAL HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR THIS STUDY TO BE CARRIED OUT BETWEEN XXXXX. AND XXXXX

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