Friendships

Have Your Say group

For 11-18 year olds passionate about making a difference for young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Kent Youth County Council (KYCC)

Kent Youth County Council (KYCC)—a group of young people elected to represent your views and those of your peers.

Kent Youth Research Network (KYRN)

As part of KYRN, if you are aged 11-17 you can become a Young Researcher and carry out your own research on health and social care topics that matter to you.

Youth Mental Health Forum

This group is for you if you’re aged 11–17 and passionate about mental health. You don’t have to share your own experiences, but it’s a safe space if you want to.

Reading for Resilience

If you love books and want to make new friends, this group is for you! It’s open to young people aged 12–18.

Speak Out

For 11-18 year olds to get get together, make friends and to have your say about what matters to you most

Elective Home Educated (EHE) group

Co-produced by and for young people aged 11-18 who do not attend school, this group is an opportunity to make friends, have fun, learn new skills, and develop your resilience and wellbeing.

Best Friends and New Schools

Leah and Romi have been best friends since the start of primary school. When they both found out they were going to the same secondary school they were really happy.

Mental Health Friends Handbook

A handbook to support you to support your friends during difficult times

Friendship Guide for Young People

Advice and Tips for Young People by Young People on Friendships