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Every young person with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has a voice that matters, and we want to make sure their voices are heard – not just by us, but by the communities, schools, and services that support them.
Our Youth Voice services bring young people with SEND together to share their views, shape decisions, and create change in their communities. From local projects to national agendas, we provide opportunities for young people to speak up about what’s important to them and influence the services and support they use.
Whether it’s shaping local services, influencing national conversations, or leading projects in their own communities, our Youth Voice services are all about putting young people at the heart of decision-making.
The Making Participation Work programme, funded by the Department for Education and delivered by Kids and the Council for Disabled Children, creates opportunities for young people with SEND to have their voices heard locally and nationally.
The Collective unites young people with SEND and participation groups to share their views, connect with decision-makers like the Department for Education, and work together on national issues through regular online sessions and an annual get-together.
The Kids Advisory Panel brings together young people with SEND to guide Kids’ strategic direction, ensuring young people’s voices help shape future plans, policies, and campaigns.
We have a great range of resources for professionals and practitioners who work with young people with SEND.
– Young person with SEND
7 inspiring young people with SEND came together for an interactive, youth-led workshop with education leaders.
Help us end the cliff edge that many young people with a learning disability experience, Sign our open letter.
Over 50 young people with SEND joined our annual Collective Get Together to share ideas and influence change.
Abbie, Chair of Dynamite, shares her experience of the Collective Get Together.
We hosted a breakfast briefing focused on urgent action to support disabled young people transitioning into adulthood.
Young people with SEND attended the MP SEND Toolkit launch, sharing their experiences with MPs.
The best way to contact the Youth Voice team is to use the form below. Alternatively, you can reach us by email.
Email: takepart@kids.org.uk
