Case studies and blogs

Shaping the Future of Short Breaks in Buckinghamshire

Shout Out for SEND helped shape the future of Short Breaks in Buckinghamshire by sharing experiences, identifying gaps, and designing new ideas. Commissioners will return to the group as plans develop, ensuring young people continue to influence what happens next.

How primary care can be more SEND-friendly: A SEND Young Inspectors project

Our SEND Young Inspectors visited GP surgeries and shared what really makes a difference. Their recommendations have already led to changes in local practices! Read the report and explore our practical resources to help make GP services more inclusive.

The Children in Care Celebration Event 2026

In August 2026, We Do Care hosted Buckinghamshire's Children in Care Celebration Day!

What does YVEC / SOfS mean to you?

The Youth Voice Exec Committee (YVEC) and Shout Out for SEND (SOfS) held their Summer team-builder in July 2026. They explored what YVEC and SOfS means to them!

How YVEC Members Shaped Mental Health Research

Members of the Youth Voice Executive Committee (YVEC) took part in a focus group run by researcher Rachel Perowne from University College London. Their conversations about mental health research have now been published in an official academic journal — and the paper was chosen as the article of the month. This is what happened, and the difference it made.

How SEND Young People Shaped Buckinghamshire’s SEND & Inclusion Strategy

Over the last two years, young people from Shout Out for SEND have played a key role in shaping Buckinghamshire’s new SEND & Inclusion Strategy. This case study shows how their voices influenced the strategy from the very first conversations in early 2024, all the way to the final document - where their words now appear directly as the “I Statements.”