Improving communication between children and young people and their social workers

North Somerset social workers brought in introduction cards so that children in care could get to know them better.

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Improving communication between children and young people and their social workers

North Somerset social workers brought in introduction cards so that children in care could get to know them better.

Published 24 June 2022

How North Somerset developed child-led reviews

In North Somerset, children in care now have more of a say in how their reviews are organised.

Published 30 January 2021

Making local authority language more child-focused in North Somerset

North Somerset used their Bright Spots findings to rethink their pledge to children in care and to change the de-personalising language used by professionals.

Published 24 January 2021

Maintaining stability of care in North Somerset

North Somerset responded to Bright Spots research which found that children in care often had a high turnover of social workers.

Published 8 September 2020

North Somerset: explaining to children why they are in care using ‘words and pictures’

The LA used 'words and pictures' work to ensure consistent communication to children about why they are in care.

Published 7 September 2020

How social worker ‘name cards’ are helping North Somerset Council support children

2017 article from Community Care on how North Somerset acted upon their Bright Spots survey.

Published 7 March 2017 By Luke Stevenson