• The Gloucestershire ND Youth Council is a space for neurodivergent young people to have their voices heard, shape change, and lead the way in making the county more inclusive.

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• The council runs in two age groups, 11–16 and 17–25, so that everyone can take part in a way that feels right for them.

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• Members meet regularly (in person and online) to share experiences, develop ideas, and work on projects that influence local services, schools, and communities.

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• Joining is simple, young people (or their parents/carers if under 16) can get in touch useing the form below to register their interest and find out about upcoming meetings.

 

• The council’s aim is to create real impact, from improving opportunities for ND youth in education and employment to raising awareness and building a culture of acceptance across Gloucestershire.

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For Organisations & Professionals

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• Gloucestershire ND Youth Council exists to influence meaningful change, not token consultation.

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• Neurodivergent young people’s lived experience is expertise. Their participation must be ethical, prepared, safeguarded and properly resourced.

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• All external engagement with the Youth Council is facilitated and supported alongside ND Hub to ensure safeguarding, accessibility and meaningful impact.

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We welcome partnership requests from organisations who are committed to:

 

• Clear decision-making influence (not symbolic consultation)

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• Senior leadership involvement

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• Fair compensation for youth participation

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• Advance preparation and accessible materials

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• Accountability for how youth input informs change

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• The Youth Council is not a standing consultation body and capacity is limited each term to protect young people’s wellbeing.

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• If you would like to request engagement with the Youth Council, please complete the Professional Engagement Request Form below.

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• Requests that do not meet our ethical engagement standards may not be considered.