Youth Engagement
Group Conversations
We Want to Hear from Young People with SEND
We are asking children and young people with SEND in Stoke-on-Trent to share their views, ideas and experiences. Your voice can help us improve local services and make a difference for other young people.
What Is It About?
We want to understand what matters most to you. These conversations build on previous youth consultation work carried out by YMCA and help us continue improving services and support for children and young people with SEND.
Our Current Theme
This term we are focusing on:
Autumn 2026: Preparing for Adulthood
Growing up brings new opportunities, choices and experiences. We want to hear about what children and young people with SEND think about their future, what is important to them as they get older, and what support will help them achieve their goals and aspirations.
We will be visiting some schools and settings to gather feedback, but we also want to hear from young people through their own groups and activities.
How You Can Get Involved
Children and Young People
Discuss this theme in your:
- School council
- Youth group
- SEND forum
- Class or tutor group
Tell us:
- What you are most excited about when you are older
- What would help you get ready for adult life
- What you would like adults to know about your future hopes and goals
You can share your views online or by email.
Staff and Professionals
Support children and young people to explore this topic and express their views in ways that work best for them.
Resources and Feedback
Print the discussion questions:
Autumn 2026 - Preparing for the future
Complete the children's and young people's questionnaire online:
Autumn Term Questions for Children and Young People - Preparing for the future
Send the accompanying questions home for parents and carers
Autumn Parent and Carer Feedback - Preparing for the future
Parents and Carers
We would also like to hear from parents and carers about supporting their child or young person to prepare for adulthood.
Share your feedback here: Autumn parent / carer feedback – Fill in online form
Contact Us
If you would like to send feedback by email, please contact:
Why It Matters
Your views help us understand what life is like for children and young people with SEND in Stoke-on-Trent as they think about their future. By sharing your experiences, aspirations and ideas, you can help us understand what support children, young people and families need to prepare for adulthood and achieve their goals.