At the start of 2024, young people across Devon voted in our countywide Make Your Mark ballot, and they told us that mental health was the most important issue that they face.
At the start of 2024, young people across Devon voted in our countywide Make Your Mark ballot, and they told us that mental health was the most important issue that they face.
So, over the course of the year, the Devon Youth Council, which incorporates our SEND Devon Network for Change, has been working hard to understand what young people specifically need changing to improve the services and support available for their mental health within an education setting.
As part of this, a survey was conducted that received over 2,000 responses from young people. And in November we held our Youth Voice Saturday on mental health in schools and colleges, which brought together young people and decision makers from across Devon County Council and the NHS.
Our SEND Devon Network for Change was represented, and we’re delighted to say that the day was a great success! This work builds on ongoing work to improve mental health services.
A snapshot of the key findings from the survey, as well as the next steps from the Youth Voice Saturday are available to read in the Devon Youth Council newsletter. Our thanks and a big well done go to all the members of our SEND Network for Change who have contributed to this important project.
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