Welcome one and all to the May Children and Young People Self Advocacy (CYPSA) newsletter!!

This month had a really special celebration, with CYPSA member Lorcan receiving nine medals in athletics at the DAS National Games in Walsall, including multiple gold medals. Well done Lorcan, that’s an outstanding achievement, all of the other CYPSA members and staff are so proud of you.

The newsletter also:

  • Looks back on May’s CYPSA meeting and the topics discussed during it
  • A look at June’s Learning Disability Week
  • Some positive gentle affirming reality checks
  • CYPSA members thoughts on stress and self-care hobbies as part of mental health
  • Information on how you can become a member of CYPSA

You can download the May addition of the CYPSA Newsletter by clicking here.

Who are CYPSA?

CYPSA is a forum for young people aged 0-25 years old with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in the South West region, that helps young people have their voices heard about the things that are important to them. Through their work as part of the forum members of the group help raise the awareness of the needs of children and young people with SEND across the region.

For more information about CYPSA, email cypsa@somerset.gov.uk

Please share this newsletter far and wide with young people, local areas, or anyone who may be interested. We can’t wait for you to see what we have coming next!

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July 9, 2026

Paul Mitchell

CYPSA

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