Voices United Worcestershire

16/06/2026

Hannah and Myah who are both SEND Peer Advocates and Voices United members attended the Autism Partnership Board last week to hear about future plans, but also to talk about and promote Voices United's work! 🗣️

They are looking forward to attending future meetings and getting stuck into discussions and projects linked to the Autism Strategy.

15/06/2026

We wanted to give a shout to Matteo. He joined Amy on Thursday evening to co-deliver an online session about Participation and Co-production.

This was his first time supporting with delivery and he was amazing! He shared what it means to young people to be involved and how provision can be improved as a consequence. His input was essential to help attendees really see the value of hearing from children and young people with SEND.

Well done Matteo! Thank you for your time and effort. And thank you for saying you would do another session with us 😃

Would you like the opportunity to understand participation and co-production more? Book on to our Level 2 offer which can be found here:

https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/schools-education-and-learning/send-local-offer/co-production-and-how-get-involved-send/co-production-toolkit-and-resources/training

15/06/2026

National Children's Bureau are recruiting young people to be part of their young people’s advisory group. Giving children and young people the opportunity to share their views on things that are important to them and shape the work they do to improve childhoods across the UK. 🗣️

This exciting opportunity is open to:

👥Young people aged 11-18
👥Disabled young people and young people with special educational needs aged 11-24

Experience is not required, just a willingness to get involved and share your ideas!

What do they do?

📝Members attend 6 in-person meetings a year at our offices in London
🤩 It is completely free to take part! All travel and expenses are covered.
💰Members get vouchers for taking part, will learn valuable new skills and meet new people
🗣️Members can share their views on issues that matter to them and help shape the work of a national charity

Young people can apply by filling out this short application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCeygHX3gm5XnRG3qiG20flBOYiT_CDRurTfm75a0ve1OTTw/viewform

or more information, please email [email protected].

If preferred, young people can apply by audio or video! 🤩

Applications close on Monday 22nd June!

12/06/2026

Do you like to visit places in Worcestershire? Do you sometimes travel on the train or on a bus?

Visit Worcestershire would like to hear from children and young people with SEND and their families/carers about their experiences when visiting places and travelling around Worcestershire.

Please could you complete this form? https://forms.office.com/e/Znqe64zVBj

12/06/2026

Want to receive information about our latest co-production updates, projects, events and newsletters? 🤩

Sign up to our mailing list here:

The SEND Local Area Partnership will send monthly email updates about services for children and young people with SEND.  Participation with children and young people with SEND is developing. Sign up to hear updates, how young people’s opinions are influencing change, and ways to get involved.

12/06/2026

Would you like to contribute to our newsletter? It is written by young people for young people

- you can showcase a club or event
- you can tell us what is important to you
- you can share of photo of you doing something you love
- you can send a in drawing you are proud of

We would love to include your idea!

Email us on [email protected]
Previous newsletters are here: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/schools-education-and-learning/send-local-offer/co-production-and-how-get-involved-send/voices-united-newsletters-send-co-production

12/06/2026

ARCOS Therapy Centre are running a parent/ carers support group on 17th June at 7.30pm.

They will have occupational therapists, Speech and Language therapists and SEND specialist teachers to talk to.

It is being held at Hatherton Lodge in Malvern. The booking link is in the original post.

Come and meet the team- find out what we do and how we can help. Speech and Language therapy, Occupational Therapy, SMILE and Alternative provision. Wednesday 17th at 7.30. to book:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arcos-expert-qa-session-tickets-1990302863442?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

12/06/2026

Would you like to share your opinions at a National level? This might be just the opportunity for you.

This Power Hour, on Monday 15th June is about Inclusion in Schools. The meeting is online and is from 6.30- 7.30pm.

Email [email protected] for the link or more information.

🚩Inclusion shouldn’t be a buzzword. It shouldn’t be something done to young people with SEND — it should be built by the people it affects. That means YOU 🫵

📢We’re running a session to define what the principles of inclusion should be, and we want young people at the centre of it. Bring your ideas, your experiences, your frustrations, your vision

🗓️ Monday 15th June
🕡 6:30pm - 7:30pm

If you’re 13–25 with SEND and care about fairness, accessibility, representation or just making things better for yourself and others... this is your moment, this is your space 🌟

🔗For the link or more info, message us or email [email protected]

10/06/2026

In case you hadn't seen the free support for parents/carers and families in Worcestershire

Access free online support to help with parenting and family wellbeing.

Togetherness offers expert designed courses for parents, carers, grandparents and teenagers. You can log on at any time and learn at your own pace.

Topics range from pregnancy and early years to teenage development, behaviour, neurodivergence and adult emotional health.

Visit www.togetherness.co.uk/learn and use the code PARENTSROCK to get started.

10/06/2026

This sounds interesting! A music club with a free trial session