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).

  • 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 lauren.boal@westsussex.gov.uk 


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  • Take part in an activity, 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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  • 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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