{"id":72668,"date":"2025-12-12T09:32:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T09:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=72668"},"modified":"2026-01-08T15:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:51:32","slug":"devons-hopes-and-dreams","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/working-together\/devon-local-area-special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-send-strategy-2024-to-2027\/four-cornerstones-co-production-report\/devons-hopes-and-dreams\/","title":{"rendered":"Devon&#039;s hopes and dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The hopes and dreams participants had for the day fell into seven broad themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/01\/Four-Cornerstones-Hopes-and-dreams-wall1-800x481.png\" alt=\"A collection of heart-shaped post-it notes with messages written on them.\" class=\"wp-image-72999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/01\/Four-Cornerstones-Hopes-and-dreams-wall1-800x481.png 800w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/01\/Four-Cornerstones-Hopes-and-dreams-wall1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/01\/Four-Cornerstones-Hopes-and-dreams-wall1-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/01\/Four-Cornerstones-Hopes-and-dreams-wall1-640x385.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/01\/Four-Cornerstones-Hopes-and-dreams-wall1-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/01\/Four-Cornerstones-Hopes-and-dreams-wall1.png 1133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trust and equity \u2013 a shared understanding of genuine co-production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To build relationships and trust together to make a difference<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A solid foundation for trust and understanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start of genuine partnership working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-production as a routine way of working across services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More families come together with professionals to provide feedback and find out about services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listening to parent voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More contact with parent voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equity and equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Queer rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genuine understanding and empathy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Influencing change for the better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To understand the most effective way to engage to influence change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear pathways to support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No long waits for help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I hope that children continue to receive the help they need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear and effective referral pathways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact and actions &#8211; let&#8217;s be creative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For children and their families to have a better experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make things better &#8211; help!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Action not words! Impact not regrets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Services fair where parent carers are invited to explore services and support for families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wasn\u2019t it interesting that the table of commissioners used resources they didn\u2019t have access to, to complete the task\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That we can be creative enough &#8211; think outside the box &#8211; to meet everyone\u2019s needs, listen, understand and support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communication \u2013 acting lawfully and listening to what young people have to say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why can it be that people who have autism have more common sense?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More communication and lawful practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encourage young people\u2019s aspirations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I want to go to college and help animals as much as I can<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am hoping today to become a You Tuber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To reach fulfilment in adult life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I want to be a singer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Positivity and growth \u2013 see joy!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To thrive, not just survive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hopes and dreams participants had for the day fell into seven broad themes. 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