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Herefordshire

Herefordshire have created a framework that explains how children and young people with SEND can participate in making decisions about the services and support that they receive. 

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Herefordshire Helpers

In Herefordshire there is a SEND Participation Network called Herefordshire Helpers. 

Herefordshire Helpers is made up of lots of different groups of children and young people in Herefordshire, including schools, colleges, youth groups and short breaks groups. Members of the network have regular opportunities to engage in making decisions about the services and support that they receive. 

If you are interested in becoming part of Herefordshire Helpers, please get in touch with Tracey Duffy, Herefordshire Council SEND Participation Officer, by:

• email:  tracey.duffy@herefordshire.gov.uk

Further information can be found here: 

Worcestershire 

In 91ÖÆƬ³§there are two SEND Co-production Officers called Amy and Chanika. Their aim is to gather the voices and views of children and young people with SEND in 91ÖÆƬ³§to help shape services. They do this by visiting schools, settings and youth/activity groups. 

There are a few ways that you can get involved:

Voices Network

This is an information sharing network. If you sign up, you will be sent emails about projects that young people can be involved in. Anyone can join including children, young people, parent carers and practitioners.

Voices United Forum 

This is a group of young people with SEND who meet monthly (online and sometimes face to face). They talk about matters and issues that are important to them. Sometimes practitioners are invited to their meetings to hear the views of the young people and answer questions. 

Sign up form:  

Find our more about Voices United here: 

• Voices United Forum (SEND co-production) | 91ÖÆƬ³§County Council

VU Too 

Is an online forum for children and young people with SEND in specialist or Alternative Provision settings. The forum takes place during the school day, and children/young people are given the chance to discuss topics important to them. This is used as valuable feedback to help shape provision in Worcestershire.

Email: sendco-productionteam@worcestershire.gov.uk to find out more. 

Find out more about how you can get involved in 91ÖÆƬ³§here: 

• Co-production and how to get involved (SEND) | 91ÖÆƬ³§County Council

You can contact Amy and Chanika on:

• email: sendco-productionteam@worcestershire.gov.uk
• WhatsApp: Amy: 07860356051 or Chanika: 07860356052