Student Voice at CENMAC
Helping children and young people shape the future of inclusive education.
Welcome to the CENMAC Student Voice Programme! The CENMAC Student Voice Programme is an extension of CENMAC’s wider service, providing children and young people with meaningful opportunities to share their experiences, influence change, develop confidence and take part in exciting opportunities beyond their individual educational support.
At CENMAC, we believe children and young people are experts in their own experiences. By listening to their ideas and working alongside them, we can improve services, shape future developments and ensure that young people’s voices remain at the heart of everything we do.
Whether it’s sharing feedback, joining the Changemakers Collective or taking part in projects with partner organisations, every contribution helps make a difference.
What is Student Voice?
Student Voice provides opportunities for children and young people to:
- Share their experiences and ideas
- Influence future developments
- Build confidence and leadership skills
- Meet other young people
- Take part in exciting projects
- Help shape the future of CENMAC
Every child supported by CENMAC has a voice, and every voice matters.
Student Voice in Action
Since launching in March 2026, members of the Student Voice Programme have already:
- Formed the CENMAC Changemakers Collective.
- Shared their views on the Government’s SEND reforms.
- Attended Parliament for the APPG on Assistive and Accessible Technology.
- Collaborated with Vault Learning through co-production.
- Represented Student Voice at Communication Works.
You can read more about these experiences in our latest blogs.
Your Student Voice Journey
There are lots of ways to get involved in Student Voice. Every child and young person supported by CENMAC can share their ideas and experiences, with opportunities to become more involved as the programme continues to grow.
Everyone’s journey will look different, but every voice has the opportunity to make a difference.
Click on the boxes below to explore.
This amazing graphic by Dr Pen Mendonca illustrates our response to the SEND Reform White Paper and the ideas we discussed in our second meeting of the Changemakers Collective.
CENMAC Student Voice Lead Khamani Edwards with members of the Changemakers Collective Lauris and Lauriel
