On this page We share useful information about the new site: Schools, colleges and organisations working with young people will find useful information on www.thesource.me.uk/update A wellbeing resource for young people in Suffolk www.thesource.me.uk outlines the issues and questions which young people may face in their everyday lives and offers impartial information, enabling young people […]
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 […]
You may be aware that this year Sendiass want to coproduce with families some new information and training around preparation for adulthood from the earliest years. In our recent young person survey, leaving school or college and preparing to become an adult were two of the three main areas where young people told us they […]
One of the main themes has been moving into adulthood. Young people have told us that moving into adulthood can be a really tricky time for them. We wanted to find out how we can better support this group in our work within children and young people’s SEND services, so we decided to ask the […]
Get your school or friends to take part in the #HelloYellow Campaign for World Mental Health Day 2023 and support YoungMinds Charity in raising awareness and donations to support young people’s mental health. How do I take part in #HelloYellow? By wearing yellow this World Mental Health Day on 10 October, and donating what you […]
Did you know…? You can now request an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment online using the portal. You can also gain access to a dashboard to: Link to the portal: Education Health and Social Care Plans (suffolk.gov.uk) “How do I use the portal and dashboard?” […]
At the start of the year, we were looking to implement some improvements to our website, www.icanbea.org.uk – a free, easy to use careers inspiration tool, focussed on helping 12-25 year olds in Suffolk and Norfolk. We met with students from the SEND Young Person’s Network who took part in a fun and fascinating workshop, after which […]
Last year we spoke to some year 9 students at East Bergholt school and they gave use these tips to help you (they also gave some tips to school careers co-ordinators). You can find more advice and support on choosing your next steps in the ‘Your Future’ section on The Source. Find specific advice on […]
Have you been on holiday this summer? You might be getting ready to go back to school or college or a even group you haven’t been to for a while. If you have been away from somewhere for a little while you may feel a bit worried to start again. You may feel worried about: […]
he PROUD Trust offers a live chat and a mentoring programme. Visit the website. Proud Connections Live Chat Proud Connections Live Chat is here to provide online support for LGBT+ young people (13+) and the adults in their lives. Are you LGBT+ or questioning your gender or sexuality and looking for someone to talk to? […]
Take part in our survey and make your voice heard! Your help is needed to make decisions about services that you can use on your phone or a tablet or laptop to help with your feelings and mental health. It does not matter if you have not used or even heard of these things, we […]
