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What you've told us so far

We regularly publish feedback received and on this page can see a selection of recent 'You Said, We Did' reports.

We also produce an annual report about the SEND Information Hub.

Listening to children's voices - preparing for adulthood young person's consultation 14 February 2024

You Said We Did: ​A Snapshot​

We listened to you!

  • We added more youth groups and put the information online.
  • We started travel training
  • We are piloting this in schools this year.
  • We will help you learn your housing and benefits rights

Would you like to give your feedback on the new Housing Strategy?

We are always listening!

Get involved in the Voices of the East group and Voiceability events! Come see us again at next year’s event too.​

You said -  70% don’t go to clubs outside school

We did:

  • Vivacity reviewed and improved their groups and made  sure the Vivacity website was up to date with the new clubs​
  • ​The SEND Information Hub website (Local Offer) was updated with Vivacity new youth group timetables and new groups for people aged 17 plus

You said  - 62% not had their voice heard by joining a school council or youth voice group

We did:

  • We supported a new youth group called 'Voices of the East' so that all young people with SEND can get involved and be part of a much bigger voice across the whole of the East of England. This voice will be heard at government level and help to inform policies. Speak to your school SENCO who has all the details​​
  • In October 2023 we commissioned a new service called 'Voiceability Peterborough' who will be coming around to schools to seek your views. They are here with us today. They will produce reports for the council about lots of support or help you may need or to let us know what is going well

You said - Where do I find clubs?​

We did:

  • Families, teachers and other professionals have been ask to help you with this and help you look on the Send Information Hub website (Local Offer) for updates
  • We also updated the SEND Information Hub and added a ‘what's on’ section

You said - What about the cost?

We did:

  • Professionals should help you make sure you have the correct benefits ​
  • ​Helping you learn about the benefits you are entitled to and if these can help you budget for clubs​
  • ​We are trying to get an expert on benefits to come to our next event, but there is a link on our SEND Information Hub, Money and Benefits (Local Offer) web page

You said - Where can you live in the future?

We did:

  • We have asked parents and teachers to talk about this with you​
  • ​You will be consulted on the council’s new Housing Strategy for 2024-5 so you know your housing rights! ​
  • ​You can learn about what technology will help you live independently. You can visit Peterborough Smart Flat with parents/carers and on school visits

You said - You want to learn to cook healthy meals

We did:

  • We are working with health professionals, schools and colleges to help you do this in 2024 and will add more information on the SEND Information Hub

You said - You want help to travel on your own

We did:

  • You helped us make a travel training manual in September 2023. All your schools have this and you can ask them to give you travel training
  • ​The Access Champions in City College offer travel training

​You said - You want more help to find a job

We did:

  • Colleges will help you learn skills that will help you find a job. You should have 8 opportunities to learn about work or have work experience at school. We are checking to see you have this.
  • ​Three schools are piloting virtual work experience.
  • ​We are working with schools to help you make vocational profiles so you can start talking about work and job skills earlier! Start your vocational profile today
You Said - We did
Local Offer Annual Report
Parent Carer Participation

Parent Carer Forums

Part 3 of The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Parent Carer Forums to be established in all local authority areas. Parent Carer Forums are representative local groups of parents and carers of children and young people with disabilities who work alongside local authorities, education, health and other service providers to ensure the services they plan, commission, deliver and monitor meet the needs of children and families. In Peterborough the local Parent Carer Forum is Family Voice.

View our Local offer Parent Participation webpage for lots more information.

SEND College Students Survey - October 2020

Survey

Background

Launched in October 2020, a survey was sent by the communications team to students with SEND at City College Peterborough. 12 responses were received.

Aim

To gain an understanding of the channels and methods young people with SEND prefer to receive information and what improvements they would like to see in relation to SEND communications

Goals

To use the insights from this survey to better inform our communications strategies. To identify the most resourceful and effective ways to inform and assist young people with SEND to access the support and information they need.

Summary

  • Students prefer to receive SEND information from their college and via social media
  • Top channels used are YouTube and Facebook
  • Students prefer to watch videos, read information on websites and listen to information verballly
  • They prefer their parents/carers and teachers/support workers to help them understand information
  • An overwhelming majority feel it is very hard to find SEND information
  • Young people would like to provide feedback on improving access via surveys and through their families/carers

Recommendations

  • Develop a suite of engaging relevant videos for use school and college YouTube channels
  • Plan regular/live events for young people and their families streamed via YouTube
  • Review website pages and documents to ensure they're accessible, intuitiveand tailored to target audiences

View the survey results in detail

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