Your voice

Every child has the right to have a say in the things that affect their lives.

We need your views and ideas so that we can provide better services for the children and young people of North East Lincolnshire.

Your voice makes sure that you will be heard.

Get involved and make your voice heard

Children’s advocacy

Children’s advocacy is about us helping you to speak out and protect you and your rights

Independent visitors

An independent visitor or buddy is a volunteer who is there for a young person as a friend

Our Voice Listen Up

Our Voice Listen Up is a group for young people in care to discuss important issues

Youth Action

A social action group made up of young people from across North East Lincolnshire aged 11 to 21

SEND Local Offer Have your Say

If your child with SEND would like to be heard

New Futures

A group supported by VANEL where young people get to write for the Grimsby Telegraph

Your voice blogs and news

Your voice

YOUnique awards

10 October 202310 October 2023

The YOUnique* awards are the evolution of the hugely popular LACE awards for care experienced children and young people. This year’s awards have been planned by young people from the…

Your voice

Young Advisors AGM and Awards 2023

5 May 202327 February 2024

Wednesday 19 July saw the yearly Young Advisors AGM and Awards Ceremony take place. This was a wonderful evening celebrating all things Young Advisors, highlighting the amazing work which has…

Your voice

Your Voice, Your Vote: The results are in…

13 January 202327 February 2024

If you haven’t already heard, Your Voice, Your Vote is the local version of an annual consultation run in previous years called Make Your Mark. The local Youth Action group…

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Local Offer for Care Leavers

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