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IMPACT, the Young Person's Forum for SEND
Find out how you can join IMPACT and help improve SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) services for children and young people in Warwickshire.
Who can get involved
Young people 11 to 25 with SEND who live or go to school or college in Warwickshire.
What is involved
- A group of young people meet fortnightly.
- Meetings are held online and/or in person.
- Work on campaigns and projects that matter to you.
- Meet different teams and services from across the County, who want to know from your experience on what is happening in Warwickshire for young people with SEND.
- Take part in other youth voice projects to influence SEND services in Warwickshire.
Benefits
- Understand and help improve SEND services for young people in Warwickshire.
- Learn new skills and make new friendships.
- Share experiences and ideas with decision makers.
Further information
If you, or someone you know, would like to get involved please complete an online form and we can let you know more information about what is happening and how to get involved. This online form is available on the Warwickshire County Council website.
Warwickshire’s SEND Local Offer brings together information about the local services and support available across education, health and social care for families with children and young people aged 0 to 25, who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
'Wrong Size Fits All' is a short film production that chronicles the personal journeys, based on the experiences shared by members of IMPACT, Warwickshire's youth forum for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It sheds light on the diverse experiences children and young people face within educational settings and aims to foster an understanding of their needs.