Youth voice consultation and opportunities

Opportunities to have a voice and influence.

Information about live consultations and youth voice opportunities for children and young people to have a voice and influence in Leeds. 

Youth voice consultations and opportunities

Consultation surveys

EOTAS consultation

As part of the Department for Education's national consultation on Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS), the Yorkshire & Humber SEND Youth Alliance is gathering the views of children and young people from across our region.

We've created an accessible, SEND-friendly survey to help young people understand the proposals and share what they think. Their feedback will directly inform the Yorkshire & Humber SEND Youth Alliance's response to the national EOTAS consultation, ensuring that young people's lived experiences are represented.

The survey is suitable for all young people, but we're particularly keen to hear from those who have experience of:

  • Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS)
  • Alternative Provision
  • Being out of school because their needs weren't being met
  • Online learning
  • Home tuition
  • Difficulties accessing education because of SEND or health needs

Every response will help build a stronger picture of what children and young people want to see change. Whether their experience has been positive or challenging, every voice matters.

Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D0LzWDQMCRhFnKFmdfMRkmfD-8nLXW3zY6eKrRR0_YM

The Big Conversation

The Big Conversation is a chance for children and young people to have their say about the issues that are important to England’s children.

The Children's Commissioner is really excited to hear what you think and to have the chance to share the stories of children and young people in this way, focusing on the issues that are most important to England’s young people including education, climate change, online safety, knife crime and housing.

Click here for more information about the Big Conversation, and to complete the survey.  

Youth voice consultations and opportunities

Opportunities - sessions and groups to have a voice and influence

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Youth Board

The Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Youth Board is for young people 14 to 24 years old who are interested in being involved in developing children’s services offered by Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

The Youth Board meet regularly to discuss ideas, give their feedback and develop new skills.

Contact Details: 

Having a voice in your school, local community and city wide (guides for young people)

Leeds wishes for young people to express their views, feel heard and be involved in decisions that affect their lives (have a voice and influence). 

The Voice, Influence and Change Team have developed guides to:

  • have a greater awareness of the ways you can share your views and ideas.
  • know how to influence change within your school and community.
  • have access to support and training to develop your skills and confidence. 

For more information about the information in the guides contact VIC@leeds.gov.uk 

Voice and influence guides for young people