Why?

Nearly 400 children in care and care leavers took part in the Bright Spots programme in Hull in 2021-22. The survey findings focused attention on how children and young people themselves felt they were doing and what was important to them. Inspired by what everyone had said, Hull’s children in care council made a film – Dream On.

Impact

There is commitment to show the film at meetings & use in training. The corporate induction e-learning package for all new council employees has been refreshed so that all new starters will watch Dream On to help them understand what being a corporate parent means.

The film has been very successful. Dream On has gone on to reach people across the UK who are involved in the care system, it has moved people, raised awareness and refocused attention on delivering change.

It won the A National Voice (ANV) ‘Voice Award’. Watch their nomination film below:

The film was also part of Hull’s winning entry in the UK Social Worker Awards for digital transformation.

We made ‘Dream On’ because we wanted to tell the story of someone coming into care and the people around us. We hope to inspire people to do their best whatever part they play in our lives to make things better and keep us at the centre of their thinking.

A child in Hull who worked on the film

At the film premiere, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. People were so moved by the great product young people had produced and the beautiful message it gave.