Youth Voice
Shape the future for young people with SEND
A place where your opinions, ideas and experiences can help influence decision-makers, and help you connect with like-minded individuals.
March Survey
This month’s survey is about SEND reforms.
Tell us all about what you think, what matters most to you, and what you want the government to consider when they’re making decisions about your life, your education and your future.
It takes 1-2 minutes – have your voice heard!
What we do...
Every session is different depending on who we’re working with or what we’re working on. But there a few things that you can always count on – lots of social, catch-up time and fun!
Our past Get Togethers
Want to find out what we talked about at The Collective Get Together? Want to remember what was shared?
These videos are for you!
Each short video has text and voice over, often supported by pictures – they’re made to be easy to understand and accessible.
Why join a Youth Voice group?
There are so many exciting things you’ll get to be part of when you join a Youth Voice group. You’ll get to…
Have your say
Your voice matters. Share your insights and get to influence policies and practices that affect young people with SEND.
Connect and develop
Meet new like minded friends and build your confidence, try new adventures and build on your amazing skills.
Create change
Let the world understand you and your needs. Be a part of a movement that is making a real difference.
Our amazing teams
Southern
The Southern Young People’s Participation Team is made up of young people aged 13-25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and meets one Saturday a mouth in Cosham.
The Collective
An annual get together to support young people and advocacy groups with SEND to have their voice heard.
Latest video
This months video about youth vioce
Check out our youth voice articles
Resources
Whether you’re a young person interested in learning more about advocacy, or run your own Youth Voice group, we’ve created a stack of resources to help you.
From advice and guidance to activities and creative downloads, you’ll find everything you need to help your group run as smoothly & enjoyably as possible.
Get in touch with the voice team
If you want to know anything about our young voice team just ask. Not sure how you can get involved we will find help you find a space where you feel safe and supported.