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All things Youth Voice at the National Children's Bureau and the Council for Disabled Children.

Part of the #NCBFamily
We wish everyone a festive season filled with laughter, happiness and love.
#HappyHolidays
December 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Are you on our interactive map? Join the MPW SEND strategic participation groups and make sure your voice is heard! buff.ly/4aXoQtC
December 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Want to know what issues are important to disabled children and young people and those with SEN? Check out our Youth Voice Manifesto, developed during our Youth Voice Matters 2024. Read the manifesto here: buff.ly/3A52iZU
#MakingParticipationWork
December 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
FLARE members write blogs on things that are important to them. Follow the link to learn about Louise's experiences of sharing her voice with decision-makers and her advice for other young people buff.ly/WzPicXu @KIDScharity @educationgovuk
Louise’s blog: Speaking with decision-makers
We want disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to have full and happy childhoods, to fulfil their potential, and be active within the community.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Involving CYP resources from CDC help practitioners engage young people in meaningful ways. Access them here: buff.ly/3Dgrw8F

#YouthEngagement #BestPractice
Current resources
Keep up to date with all our resources
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December 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Are you on our interactive map? Join the MPW SEND strategic participation groups and make sure your voice is heard! buff.ly/4aXoQtC
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Members of FLARE met with @CMcKinnellMP to share updates on the work they have completed recently, thinking about inclusion in mainstream education settings. They also shared the successes of Youth Voice Matters Conference 2025! Find out more: councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/what-we-do-0...
December 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Want to know what issues are important to disabled children and young people and those with SEN? Check out our Youth Voice Manifesto, developed during our Youth Voice Matters 2024. Read the manifesto here: buff.ly/SNitZWI #MakingParticipationWork
December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This month’s #SharedSupport Coffee Morning wrapped up 2025 with reflections on the year’s successes and challenges, and a look ahead at upcoming opportunities and events led by the CDC ☕
See you next year with more sharing and more coffee!

#MakingParticipationWork #CoProduction
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Have you listened to the @NCBtweets youth-led podcast Our Turn to Talk?

So far, it’s covered:

EHC plans

Autism

Mental health

Social media

Ending poverty

These are just some of the themes—more powerful episodes coming soon!
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/3VpOLBa
December 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
FLARE members write blogs on things that are important to them. Follow the link to learn about Louise's experiences of sharing her voice with decision-makers and her advice for other young people buff.ly/WzPicXu @KIDScharity @educationgovuk
Louise’s blog: Speaking with decision-makers
We want disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to have full and happy childhoods, to fulfil their potential, and be active within the community.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our Participation Audit Tool is an essential resource for statutory and voluntary agencies across health, education and social care to evidence and develop their #participation practice and outcomes. Download now! buff.ly/3fu7Mmp
@CDC_tweets @KIDScharity @educationgovuk
Participation Audit Tool
We want disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to have full and happy childhoods, to fulfil their potential, and be active within the community.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Interested in the latest news about #SEND?

Sign up to our newsletter, it contains news, resources and events relating to special educational needs and disabilities.

Please subscribe here: buff.ly/3SDcn3S.
December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
FLARE members write blogs on things that are important to them. Follow the link to learn about Louise's experiences of sharing her voice with decision-makers and her advice for other young people buff.ly/WzPicXu @KIDScharity @educationgovuk
Louise’s blog: Speaking with decision-makers
We want disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to have full and happy childhoods, to fulfil their potential, and be active within the community.
buff.ly
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Join our December #MakingParticipationWork coffee morning!
☕ We’ll round off 2025 by reflecting on this year’s successes and challenges, and discussing upcoming opportunities and events. There’ll also be time to network, share what you’re working on.
Register: buff.ly/2hHdidE
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Reposted by Youth Voice @ National Children's Bureau
A little reminder: kindness looks great on you! 💙

This #ChristmasJumperDay, let’s wear kindness like a cozy jumper and keep our hearts warm. 🧥🎄✨
December 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Reposted by Youth Voice @ National Children's Bureau
Find out the results of an #AntiBullyingWeek poll run by VotesforSchool 👇
This #AntiBullyingWeek, VotesforSchools asked young people: Are you comfortable advocating for yourself? 💬

A huge thank you to everyone who took part!

See the results: votesforschools.com/results/equa...

#WhatWeKnowWednesdays
December 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Are you on our interactive map? Join the MPW SEND strategic participation groups and make sure your voice is heard! buff.ly/4aXoQtC
December 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Reposted by Youth Voice @ National Children's Bureau
What's on in December? Take a look at the events that you can attend while avoiding the crowds of Christmas shoppers! sendiass4bcp.org/2025/11/27/w...
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Members of FLARE met with @CMcKinnellMP to share updates on the work they have completed recently, thinking about inclusion in mainstream education settings. They also shared the successes of Youth Voice Matters Conference 2025! Find out more: councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/what-we-do-0...
December 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Join our December #MakingParticipationWork coffee morning!
☕ We’ll round off 2025 by reflecting on this year’s successes and challenges, and discussing upcoming opportunities and events. There’ll also be time to network, share what you’re working on.
Register: buff.ly/2hHdidE
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join our December #MakingParticipationWork coffee morning!
☕ We’ll round off 2025 by reflecting on this year’s successes and challenges, and discussing upcoming opportunities and events. There’ll also be time to network, share what you’re working on.
Register: buff.ly/2hHdidE
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Have you listened to the @NCBtweets youth-led podcast Our Turn to Talk?

So far, it’s covered:

EHC plans

Autism

Mental health

Social media

Ending poverty

These are just some of the themes—more powerful episodes coming soon!
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/3VpOLBa
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Join our December #MakingParticipationWork coffee morning!
☕ We’ll round off 2025 by reflecting on this year’s successes and challenges, and discussing upcoming opportunities and events. There’ll also be time to network, share what you’re working on.
Register: buff.ly/2hHdidE
December 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Are you on our interactive map? Join the MPW SEND strategic participation groups and make sure your voice is heard! buff.ly/4aXoQtC
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM