Our Young Inspectors programme gives members the opportunity to visit local venues, attractions and services to experience them through the eyes of a young person with SEND.
Using their own lived experience, our inspectors identify what works well, what could be improved and make practical recommendations to help organisations become more inclusive.
Over the past few years our Young Inspectors have visited:
• Museums
• Sports and leisure centres
• Theatres
• Youth clubs
• Community venues
• Visitor attractions
What happens during an Inspection?
Before each visit, inspectors review the organisation's website and information to see how easy it is to understand and navigate.
During the inspection they explore the venue and provide feedback on:
• Accessibility
• Website and information
• Staff and customer service
• Safety and surroundings
• Overall visitor experience
After every visit the group produces a detailed inspection report celebrating good practice and providing recommendations for improvement. All of our Young Inspection reports are available to read on the Portsmouth Local Offer website under the Dynamite section.
Our aim is to help organisations better understand the experiences of young people with SEND and encourage positive improvements through honest, constructive feedback.
Being a Young Inspector also helps our members build confidence, improve communication skills and develop valuable experience while making a difference in their local community.
Using their own lived experience, our inspectors identify what works well, what could be improved and make practical recommendations to help organisations become more inclusive.
Over the past few years our Young Inspectors have visited:
• Museums
• Sports and leisure centres
• Theatres
• Youth clubs
• Community venues
• Visitor attractions
What happens during an Inspection?
Before each visit, inspectors review the organisation's website and information to see how easy it is to understand and navigate.
During the inspection they explore the venue and provide feedback on:
• Accessibility
• Website and information
• Staff and customer service
• Safety and surroundings
• Overall visitor experience
After every visit the group produces a detailed inspection report celebrating good practice and providing recommendations for improvement. All of our Young Inspection reports are available to read on the Portsmouth Local Offer website under the Dynamite section.
Our aim is to help organisations better understand the experiences of young people with SEND and encourage positive improvements through honest, constructive feedback.
Being a Young Inspector also helps our members build confidence, improve communication skills and develop valuable experience while making a difference in their local community.
Young Inspectors Reports
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MAKE@Aldingbourne
Young Inspectors Matilda, Reece and Ada visited MAKE at Fratton Road, Portsmouth on 13 October 2023.
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Mary Rose
Young Inspectors Sam, Steven and Glenn visited the Mary Rose Museum on 8 November 2023.
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Fratton Community Centre
The Young Inspectors Olivia, Rachal & Charlotte carried out an Inspection at the Community Centre December 2023.
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Hive Portsmouth
Young Inspectors, Cameron, Faith and Chelsea carried out an inspection at The Hive Portsmouth on Monday 22 January 2024.
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Aspex Gallery
Young Inspectors Abbie and Ewan carried out an inspection at Aspex Art Gallery, Gunwharf Quays on 21 February 2024.
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Breeze Travel App
All the Young Inspectors are part of the Dynamite coproduction team and they answered questions and discussed their experience with using this travel app.
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John Pound Centre
Young inspectors Cameron, Emma and Ada carried out an inspection at the John Pounds Centre on 11 April 2024.
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Portsmouth Library
Young Inspectors Glenn, Emma, Abbie and Steven carried out an Inspection at Portsmouth Library on 24 July 2024.
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Portsmouth Youth Project
Young Inspectors Emma & Sam carried out at an inspection with the Portsmouth Youth Project & Enable Ability in 2024.
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Exploria, Pyramids
Young Inspectors Emma, Steven, Cameron, Reece and Ada carried out an inspection at Exploria, Pyramids during September 2024.
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BH Live
Young Inspectors Emma, Steven, Cameron, Reece and Ada carried out an inspection at BH Live Active Pyramids during September 2024.
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Fratton Train Station
The Young Inspectors Abbie, Steven and Sam explored, discussed and answered questions on 5 different areas.
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Department for Education
Abbie, our Dynamite Chair, was invited to attend the Kids Annual Collective Get Together at the Department for Education in Nottingham.
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Try the Train
Members of Dynamite took part in the Try the Train programme, aimed at supporting young people to build confidence & safety awareness.
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The D-Day Story Museum
Young Inspectors Abbie, Ashley, and Lucy, visited The D-Day Story Museum in Southsea to explore & give feedback on its exhibits
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PYC Portsmouth SEND youth group
Young Inspectors Abbie, Ashley, Steven, and Emma, visited PYC, Portsmouth Youth Clubs at the Charles Dickens Activity Centre, Portsmouth, to review its inclusive activities and facilities for young people of all abilities.
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Fratton Park Portsmouth
Young Inspectors Sam, Matilda, Emma, and Luke visited Fratton Park — home of Portsmouth Football Club. Their goal was to assess how welcoming and accessible the stadium is for young people and families.
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Room One
We visited Room One in Portsmouth, a new space run by and for autistic people. It’s open to adults (18+) in the PO1–PO6 areas, as well as families, friends, and professionals. No diagnosis is needed.
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Kings Theatre, Southsea
Young Inspectors Ashley, Lucy and Emma, visited Kings Theatre in Southsea and watched a relaxed performance of Aladdin, to review its inclusive activities and facilities for young people of all abilities.
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Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
Young Inspectors Sam, Abbie, Joanne and Emma, visited Theatre Royal in Portsmouth. They saw a relaxed performance of Snow White and wanted to review it's inclusivitity for young people of all abilities.
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Portsmouth Force, Revelin Sports Centre
Young inspectors Abbie, Ada, Cameron, Miles, Michelle and Dan teamed up with MAKE to attend a live basketball game. The purpose of the visit was to explore how accessible, inclusive and welcome the experience was for everyone attending.
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Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester
Aldingbourne Country Centre is a family attraction near Chichester for children aged 2–8, and a charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. The Young Inspectors visited to review the visitor experience across five key areas. |
BHLive Mountbatten
Dynamite visited BHLive Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth to carry out a Young Inspection. The purpose of the visit was to look at the centre’s facilities and services from a young person’s perspective and provide feedback on how accessible, inclusive and welcoming the centre is for everyone. |
Play Youth Community - Landport Adventure Playground
Landport Adventure Playground is one of Portsmouth City Council's six Adventure Playgrounds, managed by Play Youth Community (PYC). The playground provides a free, safe and exciting place for children aged 6–13 to play, create and explore. |
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Dynamite Young Inspection Report Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is a free museum in the heart of Portsmouth. The museum tells the story of Portsmouth through interactive galleries, fascinating objects, artwork and exhibitions. |
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How to Get Involved:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02392 822026 Facebook: Dynamite Portsmouth Visit Us: Stop by MAKE in Portsmouth |