From September to December 2023 children, young people, parents and carers were asked to give their views and feedback on Short Breaks and Fun Activities in Leeds.
Leeds City Council's Commissioning Team are carefully reviewing the data from the consultation with children, young people, parents and carers as well as working with providers and practitioners when commissioning services.
the Commissioning Team used the established Voice, Influence and Change (VIC) networks, Leeds Local Offer site and social media accounts to share information and encourage families to share their views. The networks include a range of parent and carer groups with a SEND focus; young people’s groups; and schools and education settings. Commissioning Team have established relationships with VIC leads in many Leeds schools and settings, who will often support VIC activities with their learners.
As part of this Short Breaks review, the Commissioning Team engaged with children, young people, parents and carers by using a mixture of mechanisms:
- Focus group with the SEND Youth Forum on 19th October 2023 (via Teams)
- Consultation at the SEND Summit on 14th November 2023 (Leeds Civic Hall)
- C&YP and P/C online surveys (December 2023)
All feedback received from the consultations will inform the current review of Short Breaks and Fun Activities in Leeds.
Click here to read the full consultation report.