Young voices lead the way in shaping inclusive futures
Halton SEND Careers Hub is proud to announce the winner of its logo competition, a creative initiative that invited young people to design a visual identity reflecting the Hub’s mission to empower those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The competition was won by Sean Paul Locke who designed the logo while he was a student at Cavendish High Academy.
After leaving the school Sean gained a Supported Internship at a specialist college in Manchester that supports young people into work placements in the digital sector.
The SEND Careers Hub’s collaborative approach aims to support young people with SEND to explore meaningful career pathways, raise aspirations, and highlight the value they bring to a thriving, inclusive workforce.
Students voices are central to the Hub’s work. A dedicated youth group called SHIFT – Students Helping Inclusion and Future Transitions – helps shape the Hub’s direction and aims to support the young people to find suitable jobs, build confidence, share experiences and celebrate what makes each student unique.
Sean’s winning logo, selected for its creativity and alignment with the Hub’s values, will now feature across all communications and events.
The SEND Careers Hub is part of the Halton SEND Employment Forum, a strategic partnership that works with local organisations to improve employment outcomes for young people with SEND by developing inclusive pathways into paid work, promoting collaboration, and providing accessible training and resources for schools, colleges, and employers.
Photo shows Sean Paul Locke, winner of the logo competition, with Rachael Owen, Chief Executive of Halton Chamber and Chair of the SEND Employment Forum.