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.

For more information and latest updates follow us on Instagram (opens in new tab) and Tiktok (opens in new tab).



What do you do?

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

We run the Children in Care Council, Care Leaver's Advisory Board (opens in new tab), 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 can I involve young people's voices in my work?

There are many way to involve and include young people's voices in your work, and we are happy to advise!

If you have a consultation request, then first take a look at our site by clicking the link here: Consultation Work. If you can't find the information you are looking for, or have a new consultation request, then please complete the survey at the end of the page.



How do I get in touch?

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



Alternate formats

If you require any of the information in an alternative format, then please contact us via email at toby.wilson@westsussex.gov.uk or by telephone on 0330 222 3314 and we will do our best to assist you. 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.

Please note, you can use the Google Translate function to access this project in a range of different languages. The Google Translate widget can be found at the top left-hand side of the project page, where it sits just above the black West Sussex County Council ribbon.

For more information about the accessibility of this website, please read the Your Voice Engagement Hub Accessibility Statement (opens in new window).



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.

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.

For more information and latest updates follow us on Instagram (opens in new tab) and Tiktok (opens in new tab).



What do you do?

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

We run the Children in Care Council, Care Leaver's Advisory Board (opens in new tab), 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 can I involve young people's voices in my work?

There are many way to involve and include young people's voices in your work, and we are happy to advise!

If you have a consultation request, then first take a look at our site by clicking the link here: Consultation Work. If you can't find the information you are looking for, or have a new consultation request, then please complete the survey at the end of the page.



How do I get in touch?

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



Alternate formats

If you require any of the information in an alternative format, then please contact us via email at toby.wilson@westsussex.gov.uk or by telephone on 0330 222 3314 and we will do our best to assist you. 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.

Please note, you can use the Google Translate function to access this project in a range of different languages. The Google Translate widget can be found at the top left-hand side of the project page, where it sits just above the black West Sussex County Council ribbon.

For more information about the accessibility of this website, please read the Your Voice Engagement Hub Accessibility Statement (opens in new window).



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.

  • Measuring impact at an event

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

    Alternative Formats and Accessibility

    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 a BT Relay UK app (opens in new window) installed on your computer, tablet, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on t us on 18001 0330 222 3314 or 18001 0330 222 3085. The BT Relay UK App has now replaced the NGT texting app.

    For more information about the accessibility of this website, please see our Accessibility tab (opens in new window) at the foot of the page.

    Please note, you can use the Google Translate function to access this project in a range of different languages. The Google Translate widget can be found at the top left-hand side of the project page, where it sits just above the black West Sussex County Council ribbon.

    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).

    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. 


    Alternative Formats and Accessibility

    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 a BT Relay UK app (opens in new window) installed on your computer, tablet, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on t us on 18001 0330 222 3314 or 18001 0330 222 3085. The BT Relay UK App has now replaced the NGT texting app.

    For more information about the accessibility of this website, please see our Accessibility tab (opens in new window) at the foot of the page.

    Please note, you can use the Google Translate function to access this project in a range of different languages. The Google Translate widget can be found at the top left-hand side of the project page, where it sits just above the black West Sussex County Council ribbon.

    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).

    Contact

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

    Take Survey
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  • Participation Forum - sign up

    Sign up form for the Provider Forum. 

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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 


    Alternative Formats and Accessibility

    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 a BT Relay UK app (opens in new window) installed on your computer, tablet, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on t us on 18001 0330 222 3314 or 18001 0330 222 3085. The BT Relay UK App has now replaced the NGT texting app.

    For more information about the accessibility of this website, please see our Accessibility tab (opens in new window) at the foot of the page.

    Please note, you can use the Google Translate function to access this project in a range of different languages. The Google Translate widget can be found at the top left-hand side of the project page, where it sits just above the black West Sussex County Council ribbon.

    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).

    Take Survey
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    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


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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.

    Alternative Formats and Accessibility

    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 a BT Relay UK app (opens in new window) installed on your computer, tablet, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on t us on 18001 0330 222 3314 or 18001 0330 222 3085. The BT Relay UK App has now replaced the NGT texting app.

    For more information about the accessibility of this website, please see our Accessibility tab (opens in new window) at the foot of the page.

    Please note, you can use the Google Translate function to access this project in a range of different languages. The Google Translate widget can be found at the top left-hand side of the project page, where it sits just above the black West Sussex County Council ribbon.

    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).

    Complete Form
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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    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.


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Registration Form - Children Care Council

    Overview

    This form is for young people to register to be part of the Children in Care Council run by the Voice and Participation Team within West Sussex County Council. 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 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 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 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Children in Care Council - Consultation Request Form

    Overview

    This form has been created for competion by those who would like to consult with the West Sussex Children in Care Council.

    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

    Phone: 0330 222 3314
    Email: voice@westsussex.gov.uk

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Registration Form - Care Leavers Advisory Board

    Overview

    This form is for young people to register to be part of the Care Leavers Advisory Board run by the Voice and Participation Team within West Sussex County Council. 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 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 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 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Registration Form - Young Voices

    Overview

    This form is for young people to register to be part of the Young Voices run by the Voice and Participation Team within West Sussex County Council. 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 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 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 

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  • Sign-Up and Consent Form

    This Sign-Up and Consent Form has been created to ensure that we hold all of the correct details for the young people who attend our Voice and Participation groups. It is important that we keep this information up to date on an annual basis.


    Please inform us if you wish to be removed from any social media / publications at any time by emailing voice@westsussex.gov.uk.


    If you have any queries or concerns, please email voice@westsussex.gov.uk.


    Thank you.


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  • Mental Health Questionnaire 2025

    This is a short survey to find out the views of young people in West Sussex on children's mental health. The answers given will be used anonymously to inform the Adult Health and Social Care Committee when they look at children's mental health.  If you have any questions please contact toby.wilson@westsussex.gov.uk

    Important:
    This survey is for sharing your thoughts and experiences — it’s not a way to get mental health support. If you’re struggling or need help, there are people and services ready to support you.

    💬 Who You Can Talk To:

    • Sussex Mental Health Line (24/7):
      📞 0800 030 9500
      Free, confidential support for anyone in crisis or needing urgent help.
      Visit the website

    • Youth Emotional Support (YES) – West Sussex (Ages 11–18):
      Offers free one-to-one support for things like anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, and more.
      Find out how to access YES

    • Young People’s Shop (Ages 11–25, Chichester & Arun):
      📞 01243 839093
      Friendly, confidential support — you can drop in or call.
      Visit the website

    • West Sussex Mind – Help Point (Ages 16–25):
      📞 0300 303 5652
      📧 helppoint@westsussexmind.org
      Support with anxiety, depression, self-harm, and more.
      More info

    • Text Support (24/7):
      📱 Text SUSSEX to 85258 for free, confidential support via text.

    • In an emergency:
      If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

    Alternative Formats and Accessibility

    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 a BT Relay UK app (opens in new window) installed on your computer, tablet, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on t us on 18001 0330 222 3314 or 18001 0330 222 3085. The BT Relay UK App has now replaced the NGT texting app.

    For more information about the accessibility of this website, please see our Accessibility tab (opens in new window) at the foot of the page.

    Please note, you can use the Google Translate function to access this project in a range of different languages. The Google Translate widget can be found at the top left-hand side of the project page, where it sits just above the black West Sussex County Council ribbon.

    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).

    Take Survey
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