Young Voices and young people with SEND

The Government have now published their SEND Green Paper. This is a plan for improving services for young people with SEND. The changes in the plan affect all young people with SEND and it is really important that young people have a say on this plan.

Find out more and read the Green Paper ( Easy Read summary available) here https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/send-review-right-support-right-place-right-time

If you want to give your views independently...

Complete the national online survey yourself here SEND Review: Right support, right place, right time - Department for Education - Citizen Space

Complete our Local West Sussex online survey here https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/embeds/projects/7695/survey-tools/16455

If you'd like some support to give your views or want to discuss them with other young people...

Sign up here for our friendly Zoom session where you can chat with other young people in a safe and supported online space , share your thoughts and ideas and play some games.

Weds 29th June at 5 until 7pm

Sign up https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/embeds/projects/7695/survey-tools/16004

prefer a one to one chat? need some support to have your say? Contact Rachel.sadler@westsussex.gov.uk

For the West Sussex SENCO (special educational needs coordinator conference) on 16th June 2022, Joshua, Youth Ambassador, has created three puzzles for you to try. The theme is SEND, mental health and wellbeing.

See if you can solve them below ... Good luck!

For attendees of the conference- come and find us at our Young Voices stand in a coffee break and see if you got the answers!

We will be adding to and developing these puzzles for a SEND Awareness event in Autumn 2022 . If you have any ideas and feedback on the puzzles to help us develop them, please comment below .

We have made slideshow to introduce Young Voices. You can see it on this linkhttps://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/7695/widgets/30500/documents/28203

Join us on Tuesday 5th July on Zoom 4.30pm until 6.30pm to find out about and give your views on the county council's plans for short breaks.

Chat to Michael, Short Breaks Commissioning Manager and Rachel, Participation Lead and tell us what you think about activities for young people aged up to 18 in West Sussex.

Sign up here to get the link and have your say !

https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/embeds/projects/7695/survey-tools/16139

Not sure what short breaks are all about? Take a look here for more info https://wiki.rixwiki.org/west-sussex-mmm/home/short-breaks-6

Have you seen our new short breaks guide designed by young people for young people? We'd love to hear your feedback on it so we can make it even better! https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/young-voices/brainstormers/tell-us-your-ideas-and-suggestions-for-our-new-young-people-s-guide-to-short-breaks

On Thursday 16th June Young Voices are at the West Sussex SENCO Conference talking to Special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCOs) from schools about youth voice, emotional well being and mental health. Our youth ambassadors have prepared some top tips for practitioners based on their lived experience take a look on this link https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/7695/widgets/30500/documents/28020

We have created a new leaflet to explain what we do. You can download herehttps://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/7695/widgets/30500/documents/28017

For under 11s in the afternoon session we do ask that a parent or carer remains on site, although you are welcome to relax in the library as appropriate to your child's needs and how they settle in the session.

Accessible and changing places toilet available on site. Further details about the venue here https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries/library-details/worthing-library/

Download the plan for the day here to see what we will be doing https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/7695/widgets/30724/documents/27529

Book your place here https://yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/embeds/projects/7695/survey-tools/15716

What is it all about?

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) want to understand the experiences of young people moving from children’s to adults’ services. We want to know what works well and what could be better , so we can improve things for young people.

Why do we want to know what young people think?

As young people you are the experts on your own lives. We want you to have a voice in how services can work better in the future.

How can I give my views/take part ?

Spaces to take part are limited, so do get in touch as soon as possible. You can send us artwork, email us about your experiences, or meet with our Participation Lead to talk about your story . Please complete the online form or contact rachel.sadler@westsussex.gov.uk 07734000401 by Monday 23^rd May 2022,and we will get in touch.

Have your say by taking part in these surveys by Healthwatch West Sussex

Experiences using your GP

https://www.healthwatchwestsussex.co.uk/blog/2021-11-18/share-your-experiences-using-gp-general-practice-services-last-six-months survey closes 31st December 2021

16 to 17 year olds experiences of Covid vaccination Aged 16 or 17? Tell us your experiences of COVID-19 Vaccinations | Healthwatch Westsussex Survey closes 10th January 2022

Want some festive cheer and to see what we've been up to this year? Our Young Voices advent calendar is now live. Click here to take a look. https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=413aed4611448c0cb72c5309cb93a2d0

One door opens each day , no peeking!

You might also like to see what the amazing short breaks providers in West Sussex have been up to . The short breaks Wiki has had a festive update and also has an online advent calendar. https://wiki.rixwiki.org/west-sussex-mmm/home/short-breaks-6

And last but not least here is the Makaton Christmas count down if you want to brush up on your signing 24 sleeps to go (makaton.org)

What are you most looking forward to this Christmas? Tell us below ...