Voices of the East

The aim of this project is for every child to have their voice heard to shape their future and the future of others.

About this Project

Voices of the East is an exciting new network funded through the East of England SEND network designed to bring young people together from across the region. Through the work of the MSC we have been asked to lead this network and are delighted to be working with young people & professionals from across Essex, Southend, Thurrock, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Luton, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Bedfordshire & Central Bedfordshire.

This network is open to all young people with SEND between the ages of 5 & 25 which includes virtual meetings and in person opportunities. Meetings are held every couple of months and at different times so young people in and outside of school can join us. The agenda’s are determined by what young people tell us is important and we look to spread awareness of this across the region and to leads of service so that they can know what is important to young people.

If you are young person, teacher, parent or professional and want to get involved please email kierran.pearce@essex.gov.uk 

Event Dates

Primary

  • Two local bowling events
  • Boydells Farm visit – 3rd June (e-mail for more information)

Secondary

  • Greenside School Event – 23rd March – 10 – 11:30am
    • Samuel Pepys School Event – 26th March 10-12noon

    Post-16 (all workshops are free)

    • Finding your voice workshop 12th March 6:00-6:45pm

      Please book via this link to the ticketing website: https://buytickets.at/improvementeast/2063581

      • Virtual escape room workshop 24th March 11am-12noon

      Maximum 30 places for this event

      Please book via this link to the ticketing website: https://buytickets.at/improvementeast/2063614

      • Employment Pathways workshop 25th March 5:00-5:45pm

      Please book via this link to the ticketing website: https://buytickets.at/improvementeast/2063600

      • Making work, work for you workshop 26th March 1:00-2:00pm

      Maximum 40 places for this event.

      Please book via this link to the ticketing website: https://buytickets.at/improvementeast/2063622

      Resources

      Contact Details

      Improvement East Inbox: (Improvement East)

      easternregioncib@norfolk.gov.uk

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