Training to become a Young Inspector is intensive, interactive and fun. They learn a range of new skills transferrable to the workplace that can help them get ready for working life:

• Understanding confidentiality towards organisations, other young people and service users
• Research skills - internet, local leaflets, local press, libraries, local archives
• Understanding diversity and difference with other young people's circumstances
• Report producing using a variety of methods written, flip video, artwork, role play etc.
• Understanding about services for young people in Medway
• Communication skills - body language, verbal and non verbal
• Developing relationships within a new team
• Questioning skills
• Professional conduct
• Presentation skills

These skills are developed further through carrying out inspections and other development activities within the programme.

In this video Young Inspectors talk about the programme: