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Norfolk SEND Youth Forum - Questions & Answers

What is a SEND youth forum?

A SEND Youth Forum is run and developed by young people, for young people, with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). 

Who can join?

If you are aged between 11 – 25 years and have any Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), then this could be for you!

How do I join?

We have a Registration form online, which all potential members should complete and return, which can be downloaded from the Young Person section of our website. If you would like some help to complete this, please call our main telephone number on T: 01603 704070 or email us at norfolksendiass@norfolk.gov.uk.

What is the purpose of a SEND Youth Forum?

  • Represent views of YP
  • Provide an opportunity for YP to have a voice
  • Discuss issues
  • Engage with decision makers
  • Contribute to improving & Developing SEND services for YP
  • Create real change for YP with SEND

How often are the meetings?

We have monthly online meetings, we attend outreach events and social gatherings when possible.  

Do I have to attend the meetings to be part of the Forum?

You can contact us to discuss how you can be part of the forum without attending meetings.

What happens next?

Once you have completed and sent the Registration Form, we will contact you with the joining instructions for the first meeting. We will also post regular updates and information on our website, to keep you posted!

Hear from a member talking about how they would describe the Youth Forum to other young people that might be interested