Why?
The ANV AMPLIFY awards aim to champion and recognise the work of children in care councils and care leaver forums. They were held in October 2024 (Amplify – Coram Voice) – BCP’s Children in Care Council, Voices through the Storm, were nominated for the ‘Digital award’.
What?
- This group of young people designed, developed and filmed a library of resources for other children in care.
- This library is an online resource toolbox which children in care from across the country can access.
- These resources are bite-sized accessible videos which young people can watch, follow along with and learn from. All of the resources focus on a specific area to do with mental health.
- All of the resources have been created by young people who have leant on their own lived experiences, knowledge and creativity.
What difference did it make?
- Children have gained new skills in multimedia, script development and writing, communication skills, teamwork and much more.
- Young people have learned how to recognise and manage their own mental health and how to use their experiences to support others.
- Children feel more able to engage in other aspects of their lives including education and social activities as they have gained techniques to help them manage their own wellbeing.
- Children and young people showcased their skills to Corporate Parents and notable guests at a launch event.