Young Pioneers

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Children and Young people want a future where they have choice and control, are able to make their own decisions, take risks, be supported to lead independent lives and form meaningful relationships with others.

To do this, young people have banded together to create the Young Pioneers - a group on a mission to make the change they want to see in Wiltshire!

Together with our SEND team, the Young Pioneers share what’s important to them with services, take part in campaigns and support each other to have their voices heard.

Does this sound like something you’d be interested in? Email getinvolved@wiltshirecil.org.uk to find out more.

Ways to get involved

We can:

  • Meet you out in the community

  • Run workshops in your school or college

  • Host fun sessions at Wiltshire CIL

  • Help you share your story

  • Link with other organisations

  • Work in a way that suits you

To be a Young Pioneer, you need to be aged between 5-25 with or without diagnosed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) living in Wiltshire. This includes those with neurodiverse needs and mental health. You don’t need to have had an EHCP to be a Young Pioneer!

A group of young Pioneers holding up certificates in recognition of their participation in providing feedback through the Young People's Voice services for Wiltshire Council.

Meet the Young Pioneer Committee

Young Pioneer Committee session in progress, with members making plans surrounded by laptops and papers scattered across the table.

The Young Pioneer Committee is a vibrant group of Young Pioneers passionate about representing the voices and needs of their peers.

They lead exciting campaigns, offer peer support, connect with professionals and host fun sessions. Want to see what the committee is up to? Follow us on social media for all the latest updates!

A group of Pioneers and Innovators gathered together, smiling at the camera in front of a signed Young People SEND Innovators Mission Statement

Innovators!

The SEND team have joined up with some amazing people in Wiltshire - who we’ve dubbed as Innovators, to bring fresh ideas to life.

Together they have the opportunity to help develop, design, implement, and evaluate solutions that truly work for young people. This means giving young people a powerful voice in shaping the services that directly impact their lives. Join us in making a difference!

Email: getinvolved@wiltshirecil.org.uk to sign up as an Innovator.