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Local Authority
Promoted Resource
Achieving 80% response rate in the Bright Spots Your Life Beyond Care survey
A presentation from Isle of Wight Council about the effective strategy they used to hear from as many of their young people as possible.
Promoted Resource
Increasing children and young people’s involvement in the Bright Spots surveys
A presentation from Hertfordshire County Council about their project management approach to running the Bright Spots children in care survey.
You’re Hired Toolkit helping employers to better understand care experience
Young people in Sheffield helped develop a toolkit encouraging businesses to adopt a more accepting and thoughtful approach to hiring care-experienced young people.
Hosting a conference for Corporate Parents to show what is important to children in care
Young people from the North East Children in Care Council hosted an event, encouraging professionals to 'Be the kind of parent you would want for your own child.'
Creating a video to help reduce the stigma children in care experience at school
Hampshire's young people wanted to show professionals how stigma faced in school can deeply affect children in care, and what they can do about it.
Creating meaningful change in Lancashire with a range of participation activities
Young people have taken part in mental health walks, presentations to corporate parents and creating a Welcome Gift for new children in care.
Empowering young voices in Westmorland & Furness through art
A youth-lead initiative helping young people express themselves and connect with each other and professionals in a painting workshop.
Oldham’s Aftercare Football Group
A football team was set up to help care leavers stay active, make friends and feel part of a community.
My Things Matter campaign co-produced by young people in East Sussex
The Children in Care Council designed personalised boxes and bags to make sure young people feel valued and supported when moving home.
A programme of activities to help young people build skills, confidence and friendships
Peterborough's young people developed a programme of fun activities and creative workshops to tackle social isolation, improve employability and support mental health.