WSCC Young Voices - Youth Voice Projects

About

This is a West Sussex County Council service.

Young Voices is a group for young people with additional needs who are secondary age up to 25 years old. We support young people to have a say in services which affect them and others like them.

If you are a young person with additional needs we would support you to have a say in in creative ways, using your own unique strengths and talents, and building your confidence to get yourself heard by people who have the power to make changes.

Our projects help to shape services for young people with special educational needs and disabilities in West Sussex and are a great way to meet new people, develop your skills, share what is important to you, and empower you to make a difference. We are inclusive of all.

What we do

• Sign up to get our mailing list and find out what's on including regular meetings, creative and crafts sessions, sensory play , quizzes, polls, face to face social activities and online projects.
• All activities are free.
• You need to register to take part in our events and projects. Sign up online and find out more on the website.
• Events and groups are informal and accessible. We welcome all young people with SEND, additional needs and/or a neurodivergence. You don't need a diagnosis or EHCP, all welcome!
• Sessions and events include arts activities and games so young people can communicate their views in a relaxed and creative atmosphere. We also offer opportunities to develop your skills further and represent other young people.

Age range

11-25

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

Yes

Requires application

Yes

Our users say

Amazing day! - Young person
Young people's voice helped ...to give real examples of the young people we were talking about as well as examples of views. Professional