Stockton-on-Tees Local Area SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy Delivery Plan - November 2025 to December 2026
2.3 We will amplify the voices of children and young people, parents and carers - developing our Youth Forum
How will we do this?
| Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Refresh Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Youth Forum terms of reference and charter. | December 2025 |
| Establish links between the Youth Forum and existing school councils and Youth Forums to identify a broad range of priorities and views. | April 2026 |
| Develop methods of communication with young people who may not want to attend face-to-face meetings. | July 2026 |
Lead
Leads include:
- SEND Navigator
How do we know its working?
- the Youth Forum has clear, co-produced objectives and structure, as evidenced in terms of reference and charter
- increase in Youth Forum membership from 2025 baseline
- children and young people are offered and engage in a range of methods to influence decision making and the work of the youth forum
- young people's voice is included across the SEND local area governance and shapes local priorities (evidenced in Operational and Strategic Group meetings)
Working in partnership
Partners involved include:
- schools
- further education institutions
