Cllr Shazna Muzammil, Group Leader of the Milton Keynes City Council Conservative Group, proudly celebrates the unanimous support for her motion advocating for the city’s Looked After Children, at last night’s Full Council meeting.
This initiative is a direct response to the urgent calls for assistance from children in care with
regards to helping with finding work placements.
Driven by the voices of Looked After Children, Cllr Muzammil, with the Project Unlocking Opportunities, sought to create meaningful work experience opportunities for these young individuals.
“The children shared their aspirations and frustrations with us,” she explained. “They expressed their desire for a chance to prove themselves and develop essential skills for their future. It was clear that action was necessary.”
Her motion urges the Council to collaborate with local businesses, charities, and organisations to establish a comprehensive range of work placements. This initiative aims to provide every young person with access to diverse and valuable career pathways, equipping them with the confidence and experience needed to thrive in a competitive job market.
“I am deeply grateful to the many businesses that have stepped up to support our young people by offering work placements,” Cllr Muzammil stated. “This initiative is not just about creating opportunities; it’s about demonstrating to these young people that our community believes in them and is ready to invest in their futures.”
In a spirit of collaboration, Cllr Muzammil accepted amendments from the Liberal Democrat Group, emphasising the importance of cross-party unity on this critical issue.
She added “I started this project and worked closely with officers and businesses to get this initiative off the ground, and as I have stressed over and over it is not about politics, it is about what we can do for our children".
"It is a collective responsibility of every elected councillor and officer of the council to ensure every child in our care has the support necessary to succeed. I am proud to be bringing this to the forefront and welcome this cross-party support. I am hopeful we can create lasting change for our Looked After Children together.”
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