Young Voices, A group for Young people with SEND and/or additional needs.

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What is Young Voices?

Young Voices is a youth group in West Sussex made up of young people with additional needs (including SEND and neurodivergent conditions) up to the age of 25. Our aim is to influence positive change within WSCC services whilst also having fun and making friends.

We meet every fortnight on Thursdays at 5pm-6.30pm and our meetings are hybrid; in person and online.

It's not all work! We also have regular social meetings in person and these are planned with the young people based on their needs and interests. Some past socials have included craft sessions

What is Young Voices?

Young Voices is a youth group in West Sussex made up of young people with additional needs (including SEND and neurodivergent conditions) up to the age of 25. Our aim is to influence positive change within WSCC services whilst also having fun and making friends.

We meet every fortnight on Thursdays at 5pm-6.30pm and our meetings are hybrid; in person and online.

It's not all work! We also have regular social meetings in person and these are planned with the young people based on their needs and interests. Some past socials have included craft sessions, meals out, bowling, board games cafe and crazy golf.

You do not have to have a diagnosis or an EHCP to join us as we follow the social model of disability.

Please see our FAQ section on the right hand side of your screen for more information


Who do I contact if I need help or more information?

Please email voice@westsussex.gov.uk or lauren.boal@westsussex.gov.uk



Alternate formats:

If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact us on 0330 222 6678 or email 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 6678.

Data Protection/Privacy Notice

The Voice and Participation Team 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 our privacy policy. Review our West Sussex County Council Data Privacy Policy (opens in new window).

  • Outcome framework feedback

    This survey is for Young People with and without SEND/additional needs.  

    The survey is about something called an 'outcomes framework'  for children and young people. 

    West Sussex are making an outcomes framework. 

    An outcomes framework thinks about long term goals (or outcomes) we want our children and young people to achieve,  and how we plan to help them get there. 

    We are at the very startof this work and really want to hear from children and young people, especially those with SEND/additonal needs.

    We are starting by looking at the suggested outcomes or goals and asking whether you think these are the right things to aim for.  We really want to have the views of as many young people as possible, from this early point in the process. 

    The Council for Disabled Children have created resources to explain the outcomes, to help us all understand what we mean by ‘outcomes’, ‘outputs’, and ‘impact’. You may wish to visit the Council for Disabled Children website for more information about these concepts.



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  • Evaluation- Birmingham YVM Conference 2024

    This is a short survey to get your feedback on the trip to the Youth Voice Matters conference in Birmingham, February 2024 . 

    Your feedback helps to plan future trips. This survey is for staff and young people and Young People's parent/carers if relevant. Your answers are will be anonymous. 

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  • Young Voices and Youth Board membership form

    Overview

    This form is for young people who would like to join the Young Voices Youth forum and/or would like to take part in the SEND ( special educational needs and disabilities ) and Inclusion Partnership Board as youth representatives. 

    Important note. You will be asked for a phone number for an emergency contact and also brief details of any medical conditions you might have. Please have these details with you to help you complete the form. For young people aged under 16, a parent or guardian will also be asked to give their consent for you to take part.  The information on this form will be kept securely and is confidential .

    You will be asked to renew this form every two years, to make sure we have the correct details and you still want to take part. 

    We need 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 and photos. 

     You can ask for your details to be removed at any time by contacting voice@westsussex.gov.uk 

    If you need any help with this form or have any questions, please contact rachel.sadler@westsussex.gov.uk 


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  • Take part in a project or session

    Overview

    This form is for young people and families taking part in Young Voices workshops, events and projects . We need 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 and photos. 

    For young people aged under 16, a parent or guardian  will also be asked to give their consent for you to take part.  The information on this form will be kept securely. You can ask for your details to be removed at any time by contacting voice@westsussex.gov.uk 



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  • I'm interested in the SEND and Inclusion Youth Board

    This form is for young people who are interested in our SEND and Inclusion Youth Board for 11 to 25 year olds  . If you would like us to send you some more information, or contact you about taking part , please complete this form. 

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  • I'm interested in Young Voices projects please contact me to tell me more

    This form is for young people who are interested in our projects. If you would like us to send you some more information, or contact you about taking part in our projects, please complete this form.

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  • Register for a Voice and Participation Team trip

    Overview

    This form is to sign up for a  trip or visit . West Sussex County Council  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 and photos. 

    Please see the trip letter for more details about this trip before signing up. If you need a copy of this information please email voice@westsussex.gov.uk  

    For young people aged under 18, a parent or guardian  will also be asked to give their consent for you to take part.  The information on this form will be kept securely. You can ask for your details to be removed at any time by contacting voice@westsussex.gov.uk 



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  • Sign up for an online workshop or event

    Overview

    This form is for young people and families taking part in Young Voices online workshops. The SEND Participation Lead, who is based in the SEND Commissioning 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 and photos. 

    For young people aged under 18, a parent or guardian  will also be asked to give their consent for you to take part.  The information on this form will be kept securely. You can ask for your details to be removed at any time by contacting SENDCommissioningTeam@westsussex.gov.uk

    For more information on Young Voices please take a look at our Wiki pages https://wiki.rixwiki.org/west-sussex-mmm/home/youth-participation-1/send-youth-voice


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  • Sign up for updates, news and youth ambassador opportunities

    Overview

    This form is for young people who would like to take part in our sessions and/or projects .  By completing this form you are not committing to anything but it means you will be kept informed about what's on and invited to things you might like to take part in by joining our email 'mailing list' . The SEND Participation Lead, who is based in the SEND Commissioning 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 and photos if you take part in any of our sessions and events. 

    For young people aged under 18, a parent or guardian  will also be asked to give their consent for you to take part.  You can ask for your details to be removed at any time by contacting SENDCommissioningTeam@westsussex.gov.uk

    For more information on Young Voices and the Young People’s Panels, please take a look at our Wiki pages https://wiki.rixwiki.org/west-sussex-mmm/home/youth-participation-1/send-youth-voice




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  • Media consent form for sessions

    Overview

    This form is for young people and their parents and carers. For young people aged under 16, a parent or guardian will also be asked to give their consent .  The information on this form will be kept securely. You can ask for your details to be removed at any time, and for us to stop using your photos and videos by contacting voice@westsussex.gov.uk

    Alternate formats: If you need this information in an alternative format, please contact us on 0330 222 6678 or email 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 6678.

    Data Protection/Privacy Notice

    The Voice and Participation Team 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 our privacy policy. Review our West Sussex County Council Data Privacy Policy (opens in new window).

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