Youth voice
The Collective
What is the Collective?
The Collective is a group where young people with SEND can come together, share ideas and talk about things that matter to them.
Young people from across the UK take part in The Collective. We work together to make sure young people’s voices are heard.
Your ideas can help people who make decisions understand what young people with SEND need and what could be better.
What can you do at The Collective?
Share your thoughts and experiences
Meet other young people with SEND
Talk about topics that are important to you
Help make things better for young people with SEND
Take part in activities and have fun
Learn new skills and build your confidence
Our sessions
There are lots of places you can get involved and have your voice heard.
Collective Power Hour
Every month, we meet online to talk about important topics.
Young people share their ideas and experiences to help people understand what matters to them.
It’s also a chance to meet other young people and celebrate the things you have achieved.
Collective Get Together
Once a year, we bring young people with SEND together for a bigger event.
You can:
- Meet young people from across the UK
- Share your ideas with people who make decisions
- Take part in fun activities
- Talk about things you would like to change
The Collective Get Together 2026
On Friday 7 August, more than 60 people came together for our annual Collective Get Together.
Find out what young people shared on the day and how their ideas are being taken forward.
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Want to get involved?
If you’d like to be part of The Collective, click here to fill in our sign up form.
Or you can send us an email at takepart@kids.org.uk.