This manifesto was developed in 2024 at a youth-led workshop where young people from HY5! joined other youth forums across the country to share their thoughts, experiences and hopes for the future on Health, Education, Social care and Community.

Participants hope the Manifesto will help to drive the changes they want to see in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities system and inspire other disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs, to take part in decision-making opportunities in their local communities.

The annual Youth Voice Matters Conference is hosted by the Council for Disabled Children as part of the Making Participation Work programme, a partnership with KIDS and funded by the Department for Education.