Voice and Participation

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Who are the Voice and Participation Team?

We are a team in West Sussex County Council who work to ensure the voice of young people and families we work with are heard.

On this page you can find information, resources, forms and tools to support the work we do.

What do they do?

The Voice and Participation Team at West Sussex County Council ensures children and young people's voices are listened to.

We run the Children in Care Council, Care Leaver's Advisory Board, the Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) groups, Youth Cabinet along with working with our UASC and young parents.

We run the Exceptional People in Care (EPIC) Awards as well as our Care Leavers Celebration Events every year. We listen to a wide variety of voices and make sure that this leads directly to influence and change in services and provisions.

How do I get in touch?

For more information, please do contact Toby Wilson, Voice and Participation Team Manager, toby.wilson@westsussex.gov.uk.

Accessibility Statement

If you require any of the information for this project in an alternative format, please contact one of the 'Who's Listening' contacts provided on the right-hand side. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have an NGT texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 3314 or 18001 0330 222 3085.

We are committed to making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. Please view the West Sussex County Council Accessibility Statement, for further details. Information about the accessibility of the Your Voice Engagement Hub can be found by clicking on the 'Accessibility tab' which can be found right at the bottom of this page.

Where it exists, we will provide details of any project related content which is not fully accessible under a heading of 'Non-accessible content' below.

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us at haveyoursay@westsussex.gov.uk(External link).

Survey web browser compatibility

Please use one of the browsers below when completing the survey to ensure it looks and works as it should. These are:

· Microsoft Edge version 86 and above

· Chrome version 86 and above

· Firefox version 78 and above

· Safari version 14 and above

Who are the Voice and Participation Team?

We are a team in West Sussex County Council who work to ensure the voice of young people and families we work with are heard.

On this page you can find information, resources, forms and tools to support the work we do.

What do they do?

The Voice and Participation Team at West Sussex County Council ensures children and young people's voices are listened to.

We run the Children in Care Council, Care Leaver's Advisory Board, the Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) groups, Youth Cabinet along with working with our UASC and young parents.

We run the Exceptional People in Care (EPIC) Awards as well as our Care Leavers Celebration Events every year. We listen to a wide variety of voices and make sure that this leads directly to influence and change in services and provisions.

How do I get in touch?

For more information, please do contact Toby Wilson, Voice and Participation Team Manager, toby.wilson@westsussex.gov.uk.

Accessibility Statement

If you require any of the information for this project in an alternative format, please contact one of the 'Who's Listening' contacts provided on the right-hand side. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have an NGT texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 3314 or 18001 0330 222 3085.

We are committed to making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. Please view the West Sussex County Council Accessibility Statement, for further details. Information about the accessibility of the Your Voice Engagement Hub can be found by clicking on the 'Accessibility tab' which can be found right at the bottom of this page.

Where it exists, we will provide details of any project related content which is not fully accessible under a heading of 'Non-accessible content' below.

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us at haveyoursay@westsussex.gov.uk(External link).

Survey web browser compatibility

Please use one of the browsers below when completing the survey to ensure it looks and works as it should. These are:

· Microsoft Edge version 86 and above

· Chrome version 86 and above

· Firefox version 78 and above

· Safari version 14 and above

  • Interview request form

    Overview

    Young people bring a skill set to the interview panel which differs to that of professionals. They look for qualities in a candidate that professionals may not look for, and therefore strengthen and refine the interview process.

    Having the best quality candidate, due to involving young people in the interview process, can assist in improving outcomes for children and young people.

    Allowing young people to have their say can often make them feel more empowered and demonstrates that professionals respect young people and their opinions. It can also strengthen the relationship between professionals and young people, giving young people more confidence in professionals and services, as they feel listened to.

    The Voice and Participation team have trained young people in the skills and legal requirements for  interviewing staff for a job. 

    Before you complete this request, please read the attached sheet Helpsheet - involving young people in the recruitment process -  listed in the "Important links" section to the right of the page and at  Involving Young people in the Recruitment Process- professionals guide (846 KB) (docx)

    The Voice and Participation team receive a large number of requests for young people's support. Please allow 14 days to receive a response to your request.  In case of query please contact voice@westsussex.gov.uk. 

    Accessibility statement:

    If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact us on 0330 222 3314 and voice@westsussex.gov.uk. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have an NGT texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 3314.

    We are committed making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. West Sussex County Council has created an Accessibility Statement, and details about the general accessibility of the Have Your Say Consultation Hub can be found by clicking on the 'Accessibility tab'  right at the bottom of the page.

    Contact

    Phone: 0330 222 3314
    Email: toby.wilson@westsussex.gov.uk 

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  • Involving young people and their voice in your work - Request Form

    Overview

    Making sure young people's voice is a key part of making your services and projects a success, as well as being a legal requirement in some cases. This form has been created for completion by those who would like to involve young people and support them to get their voice heard. The earlier in the process you consider how you would like to involve young people the better. 

    There are many ways of doing this, and many things that you will need to consider as a consultor.

    Before you complete this request, please read the attached sheet Helpsheet for Consultation with young people listed in the "Important links" section to the right of the page and at https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/7694/widgets/28844/documents/13364  

    We think this form will take less than five minutes for you to complete if you have all the information we need. The Voice and Participation team receive a large number of requests for young people's support. Please allow 14 days to receive a response to your request.  In case of query please contact voice@westsussex.gov.uk. 


    Here's the legal stuff..... 

    Accessibility statement:

    If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact us on 0330 222 3314 and voice@westsussex.gov.uk. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have an NGT texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 3314.

    We are committed making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. West Sussex County Council has created an Accessibility Statement, and details about the general accessibility of the Have Your Say Consultation Hub can be found by clicking on the 'Accessibility tab'  right at the bottom of the page.


    Data Protection/Privacy Notice

    The Voice and Participation team will use this questionnaire to collect personal and special category data the processing of which is necessary to enable us to be compliant with the law (general well-being duties), and for reasons of substantial public interest.  The data will be processed in accordance with the 2018 Data Protection Act, the General Data Protection Regulations, and any subsequent data protection legislation. The data we collect be securely stored and kept for period of up to 2 years before being appropriately destroyed.  The data we will collect will not be used for any other purpose than that stated above without your prior written consent. West Sussex County Council is registered as Data Controller (Reg. No. Z6413427). For further details and information about our Data Controller, please see www.westsussex.gov.uk/privacy-policy.

    Contact

    Phone: 0330 222 3314
    Email: toby.wilson@westsussex.gov.uk 

    Complete Form
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  • Media Consent Form

    Overview

    This form is for young people or adults to give their consent for the Voice and Participation Team to use their views, photos, audio or video.The Team Manager of the Voice and Participation team needs the information on this form to make sure you are safe, can take part fully, and that you have given us agreement to use the appropriate systems.

    For young people aged under 13, a parent or carer will also be asked to give their consent for you to take part.  

    Accessibility statement:

    If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact us on 0330 2222 146 and haveyoursay@westsussex.gov.uk. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have an NGT texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 2222 146.

    We are committed making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. West Sussex County Council has created an Accessibility Statement, and details about the general accessibility of the Have Your Say Consultation Hub can be found by clicking on the 'Accessibility tab'  right at the bottom of the page.

    Contact

    Email: Voice@westsussex.gov.uk 

    Complete registration form
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  • Agreement to Activities

    Overview


    This form is for the parent/carer of young people taking part in activity sessions both in person and/or online using video conferencing software and work run by the Voice and Participation Team within Children, Young People and Learning of West Sussex County Council. The Lead, who is based in the Voice and Participation Team needs the information on this form to make sure your child/young person is safe when participating in activities, can take part fully, and that you have given us agreement to use the appropriate online system or in person event.


    Young people will also be asked to give their agreement to take part.  

    Accessibility statement:

    If you have any queries about this survey or would like to request the information in a different format, please email us at voice@westsussex.gov.uk or telephone us on 0330 222 3314.

    If you are deaf or have difficulty hearing you can contact us via NGT Text Relay on 18001 0330 222 3314 providing you have this app downloaded onto your PC, laptop or smartphone.

    We are committed to making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. Please view the West Sussex County Council Accessibility Statement for further details.

    Where it exists, we will provide details of any project related content which is not fully accessible under a heading of 'Non-accessible content' below. Information about the accessibility of the Your Voice Engagement Hub can be found by clicking on the 'Accessibility tab' at the bottom of this page.

    We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us on 0330 2222 146 or via email at haveyoursay@westsussex.gov.uk.

    Contact

    Phone: 0330 222 4891  
    Email: voice@westsussex.gov.uk


    Complete Form
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  • Voice and Participation Team Agreement Form - Adult Version

    Overview

    This form is for adults taking part in sessions and work run by the Voice and Participation Team within Early Help of the West Sussex County Council. The Voice Lead, who is based in the Voice and Participation Team needs the information on this form to make sure you are safe, can take part fully, and that you have given us consent to use your comments, photos and videos. 

    Accessibility statement:

    If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact us on 0330 222 7139 and voice@westsussex.gov.uk. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have an NGT texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 7139.

    We are committed making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. West Sussex County Council has created an Accessibility Statement, and details about the general accessibility of the Your Voice Engagement Hub can be found by clicking on the 'Accessibility tab' right at the bottom of the page.

    We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us at haveyoursay@westsussex.gov.uk.


    Complete Form
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  • Voice and Participation Team Agreement Form - young people's form

    Overview

    This form is for young people taking part in sessions and work run by the Voice and Participation Team within Children, Young People and Learning within West Sussex County Council. The Voice Lead, who is based in the Voice and Participation Team needs the information on this form to make sure you are safe, can take part fully, and that you have given us consent to use your comments, photos and videos. 

    For young people aged under 18, a parent or carer will also be asked to give their consent for you to take part.

    Accessibility statement:

    If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact us on 0330 222 7139 and voice@westsussex.gov.uk. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have an NGT texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 7139.

    We are committed making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. West Sussex County Council has created an Accessibility Statement, and details about the general accessibility of the Your Voice Engagement Hub can be found by clicking on the 'Accessibility tab' right at the bottom of the page.

    We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us at haveyoursay@westsussex.gov.uk.

    Complete Form
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  • Measuring impact at an event

    We want to find out more about you and what you did.


    Accessibility statement:

    If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact us on 0330 222 3314 and voice@westsussex.gov.uk. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have an NGT texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 3314.

    We are committed making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. West Sussex County Council has created an Accessibility Statement, and details about the general accessibility of the Have Your Say Consultation Hub can be found by clicking on the 'Accessibility tab'  right at the bottom of the page.

    Contact

    Phone: 0330 222 3314
    Email: toby.wilson@westsussex.gov.uk 

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  • Measuring impact of voice

    We want to find out more about you and what you did. 


    Accessibility statement:

    If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact us on 0330 222 3314 and voice@westsussex.gov.uk. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have an NGT texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 3314.

    We are committed making this website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. West Sussex County Council has created an Accessibility Statement, and details about the general accessibility of the Have Your Say Consultation Hub can be found by clicking on the 'Accessibility tab'  right at the bottom of the page.

    Contact

    Phone: 0330 222 3314
    Email: toby.wilson@westsussex.gov.uk 

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  • Voice and Participation Borrowing Form

    This form is to be used if you would like to borrow a specific piece or pieces of equipment from the Voice and Participation Team. It is really important to us to track and monitor the use of what we have so that we can ensure it comes back working and fully charged ready for the next team. 


    You can only use the equipment for events/projects that support young people having their voice heard or promotes their engagement in West Sussex County Council services. If you need to use it for something else, just let us know first and we will consider if this is appropriate.


    If you have any questions once you have completed this form, please email voice@westsussex.gov.uk. Thank you.

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  • Voice of the Child and Families Audit

    This is a short survey to find out how you are currently hearing the voice of the children and families we work with at West Sussex County Council. If you have any questions please contact victoria.hoskins@westsussex.gov.uk 

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