SPEAK UP Service

SPEAK UP Service The Speak Up Service is the name of York's Children's Rights and Advocacy Service. Advocates are there to represent you and only do what you ask.

Speak Up provide an advocacy service in York for children and young people in care or on child protection plans. Speak Up is here to help you understand your rights and to help you have your voice heard. The people at the Speak Up service are called advocates and they are there to speak on your behalf and help resolve any problems or issues you have. Advocates are confidential, and won't talk to y

our social worker, foster carers or any other workers without asking your permission (unless you are putting yourself or someone else in danger). They'll stop anytime you say you don't want their help anymore.

We are so looking forward to this years "Speak Up and Celebrate " event.The celebration event is an opportunity for ever...
24/07/2026

We are so looking forward to this years "Speak Up and Celebrate " event.

The celebration event is an opportunity for everyone (children and young people in care , care leavers, carers and invited professionals) to come together to celebrate the achievements of care experienced young people from York. 🤩

Invites have been sent but if you haven't received yours please send us a message or speak to your Social Worker or Pathway Worker.

HEALTH DROP IN ❗️Tomorrow there is a heath drop in for children in care and care leavers [aged 16+]. 🕓 4pm - 6pm 📍 "Our ...
23/06/2026

HEALTH DROP IN ❗️

Tomorrow there is a heath drop in for children in care and care leavers [aged 16+].

đź•“ 4pm - 6pm
📍 "Our place" - York's Care Leavers Hub

🟣For details of the location please speak to your Pathway Worker , Social Worker or a member of the speak up team.

Theres lots of activities and events over summer for young people across York. York Youth Festival đź“… wednesday 22nd July...
16/06/2026

Theres lots of activities and events over summer for young people across York.

York Youth Festival

đź“… wednesday 22nd July
⏰️2pm - 5pm
📍Rowntree Park

A free event for young people aged 11-18

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Free event for 11 - 18 year olds.

What a fantastic footy session ⚽️ sports really do bring people together!Huge thanks to Jorvik City for running the sess...
20/05/2026

What a fantastic footy session ⚽️ sports really do bring people together!

Huge thanks to Jorvik City for running the session đź’›

Excited to be a part of this recruitment event! If you are a social worker or alternatively qualified and want to make a...
15/05/2026

Excited to be a part of this recruitment event!

If you are a social worker or alternatively qualified and want to make a difference to children and families why not book a place and hear all about why working in York is such a fantastic place!

To book your place at this relaxed, social event, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../building-brighter

Building Brighter Futures Recruitment and Information event: York

Come and find out more about existing and forthcoming opportunities in our Outstanding children’s services teams at our event on Thursday 21 May, from 5.30 – 7pm at West Offices, Station Rise, York.

As we move ahead with the Families First for Children Reforms in York, we are expanding our team and looking for passionate people who want to make a real difference to children and young people and their families.

If you are a social worker or alternatively qualified and want to make a difference to children and families come and join us at our recruitment event to learn more about the opportunities and how you can be part of shaping the future in York.

The event is a chance to learn more about how we are implementing the Families First Programme through Family Help and Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams, our values, and how you can join us in driving positive change for families in our community.

You’ll hear about upcoming opportunities, meet members of the team, and discover how your skills and passion can contribute to meaningful, family centred support, as well as how you could expect to be supported through assistive technology, manageable caseloads, high quality training and supportive supervision.

To book your place at this relaxed, social event, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-brighter-futures-recruitment-and-information-eventyork-tickets-1988817730369?aff=oddtdtcreator

LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE ! Every year children and young people including care leavers are given the opportunity to say t...
03/03/2026

LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE !

Every year children and young people including care leavers are given the opportunity to say thank you to those workers who have made a difference to them.

If you have a worker who you would like to thank please consider making a nomination.

https://forms.gle/KU537MCkxfAJBuF16

National Care Day 2026 and we couldn't not ask workers across York to get involved.   Day
20/02/2026

National Care Day 2026 and we couldn't not ask workers across York to get involved. Day

20/02/2026

Today is National Care Day, the world's biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience.

We celebrated Care Day early this year when we were invited to attend the LNER Community Stadium as Yorks Focus Fixture.

To find out more about the different ways you can support care experienced children and young people please go to our care day page:
https://www.speakupyork.co.uk/speak-get-involved/care-day-2026

York City FC Thank you for making the day possible and showing "you care"

On saturday we were lucky enough to feature as Yorks Focus Fixture , ahead of care day 2026 - we had a great day champio...
10/02/2026

On saturday we were lucky enough to feature as Yorks Focus Fixture , ahead of care day 2026 - we had a great day championing children's rights and raising awareness of the incredible work of foster carers and Independent Visitors.

A huge thank you to Steve and York City FC, for hosting us and all your support.

If you want to know more about how you can show your support to children in care and care leavers please go to:

https://www.speakupyork.co.uk/speak-get-involved/care-day-2026

In a few weeks time it is National Care Day.Care Day is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people wit...
06/02/2026

In a few weeks time it is National Care Day.

Care Day is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience and this year we are highlighting the different ways that you can make a difference.

This Saturday we will be at the LNER this Saturday along with representatives from the Independent Visitor Service and Fostering , so please pop by and say hi đź‘‹

If you’re heading to York City’s match this weekend, please pop along and say hello to our fostering team!

We’ll be at the stadium from 1pm to celebrate National Care Day and highlight the work of our amazing foster carers (while cheering the Minstermen on!).

Come and find out more about how you could change local children’s lives through fostering or visit fostering.york.gov.uk

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West Offices , Station Rise
York
YO16GA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447769725174

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