We need your feedback Suffolk County Council and partners would like feedback from young people in Suffolk to help them choose a logo for their new 2024-2028 Suffolk SEND Strategy. What is the Suffolk SEND Strategy? The SEND Strategy shows the priorities and goals that the Council are working towards to improve SEND (Special Educational Needs […]
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What is Ramadan?
Ramadan this year (2024) started on the 10th March and ends on 8th April. Ramadan is a joyous occasion for many young Muslims as it offers a chance to reconnect with their spirituality and reflect on their faith. It is a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for young Muslims to contemplate the things they […]
ChatHealth Textline is going
The ChatHealth School Nursing Teams Textline Service for 11-19 year olds is going and will no longer be available from around March 2024. Suffolk County Council have made the hard decision to close the textline, and look at alternative options in order to help save money. We know that the ChatHealth textline service is popular […]
Priority access to Suffolk County Council jobs
Did you know that as a Suffolk Care Experienced Young Person you can have priority access to Suffolk County Council jobs before they are advertised more widely? This is part of our Suffolk Local Offer to Care Leavers to help you make the transition from care into Adulthood and help you to reach your potential, […]
Youth Parliament elections and Make Your Mark
This is the month to take part! You can vote in the Suffolk Youth Parliament elections and Make Your Mark if you are 11-18 and live in Suffolk. Please Note: Voting has now closed for the Youth Parliament Elections 2024. Suffolk Youth Parliament elections We are asking youth groups, schools, school councils to take part […]
Children’s Mental Health Week 5-11 February
Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 takes place from 5-11 February. Every year Children’s Mental Health Week sees hundreds of schools taking part to encourage children and young people to reach out so they do not face mental health problems alone. This years Children’s Mental Health Week theme is ‘My Voice Matters’, which is about getting […]
Have you ever thought about working with young children?
With a career in the early years you get to nurture, inspire, educate and care for babies and young children. This can be incredibly rewarding. The sector is full of opportunities, working full time, term time, part time or even from your own home as a childminder! What about qualifications? You can work in the […]
Asthma
What is asthma? Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties. It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood. There’s currently no cure, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control so it does not have a big impact on your life. Read more […]
Suffolk Youth Parliament Forum
On this page you will find information about Youth Parliament Forum Interested in Youth Parliament? Join Suffolk Youth Parliament Forum! We’d love to hear what you’ve got to say 💬 Interested? Email: thesource@suffolk.gov.uk […]
Take part in National Inclusion week
In support of National Inclusion week, we would like young people to continue to tell us where they feel safe and supported in their communities. Are you a young person with additional needs living in Suffolk? Please let us know the places you go to in Suffolk where you feel safe and supported! Here’s the […]