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Amplify awards 2022: Cumbria Children in Care Council
Cumbria’s Children in Care Council redesigned the promise to children in care, to make sure it focuses on what matters most to them.
Amplify awards 2022: Derbyshire Children in Care Council – Film for foster carers
Derbyshire Children in Care Council created a film for prospective foster carers emphasising what they felt were the key skills needed
Amplify Awards 2022: Essex Children in Care Council – Picture book for young children in care
A picture book created by the children in care council for young children explaining the care system in simple terms – replacing a council-produced leaflet that was deemed too confusing.
Amplify awards 2022: Havering Children in Care Council
Havering’s children in care council scrutinises the work of their corporate parent. This includes the writing of a pledge which now informs board meeting agendas.
Amplify awards 2022: Suffolk Children in Care Council
Highlighting the good work of Chat to Change who campaign for improvements to the lives of other children in care and care leavers.
Developing a family focused environment for children in North Yorkshire
Jonny Hoyle, Development Lead, North Yorkshire, shares some of the work that the Council has achieved under its “family focused” agenda.
Improving access to the Children in Care Council in Bexley with Homework Club
Bexley incorporated their Children in Care Council into an existing Homework Club, allowing more children to attend and share their experiences of school.
Building a more creative school curriculum for children in care in Sheffield
In response to their Bright Spots survey, the virtual school in Sheffield worked to develop a more creative curriculum to challenge the stigma facing children in care.
How Hull created a video to help people understand what life is like as a looked after child – Dream On
Hull’s children in care council made a film, Dream On, based on what their Bright Spots findings told them about how their children in care feel. The film acts as a reminder to always keep their work focused on children.
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.