Time to Talk was created to give young people with SEND a platform to share their voices and express what truly matters to them is such an important initiative.
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Welcome to our SEND youth forum, Time 2 Talk!
The forum is a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for young people aged 12 – 25 years who live in the London Borough of Bexley who have Special Education needs and/or disabilities.
Time 2 Talk was created to give young people with SEND a platform to share their voices and express what truly matters to them is such an important initiative. When young people have a say in decisions that affect their lives, it not only empowers them but also leads to more inclusive and meaningful changes.
The SEND forum Time 2 Talk in Bexley will have a meaningful impact on young people's lives by ensuring their voices are heard and acted upon. It will help shape local policies and services by embedding co-production, meaning young people with SEND and their families are actively involved in decision-making.
Through the forum, young people will be able to express their needs and aspirations, leading to improvements in early identification and intervention, better access to support, and more inclusive opportunities.
The forum will also contribute to the SEND Priority Action Plan, which focuses on timely assessments, quality education, and preparing young people for adulthood.
Here you can connect with peers, share experiences, ask questions, find support and shape change.
What we offer
A welcoming community where every voice matters.
A place to exchange advice, ideas and personal journeys.
Discussions on education, careers, life skills and future aspirations.
Opportunities to build relationships within our community.
Fun activities, events and opportunities to make a difference.
If you would like to become involved please get in touch!
When we meet
We meet 4.30 - 6pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month (except holidays). These are the meeting dates for 2025:
July - 9th and 23rd
September - 10th and 24th
October - 8th and 22nd
November -12th and 26th
December -10th
Anyone with Special education needs and / or disabilities can join us, no need to be invited you can either contact us beforehand or just turn up.
Where we meet
The Lovel Youth Hub, Lovel Avenue, Welling, DA16 3 JQ.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue. The nearest mainline station is Welling.
Find out more about the disabled access and facilities at the Lovel Youth Hub on the Access Able website.
Every second Wednesday of the month.
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Every fourth Wednesday of the month.
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