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Child-centred care plans in Hampshire
The LA simplified the care plan templates used at looked after reviews. The new plan has to be completed with the child rather than a document written by the social worker about the child.
Helping care-experienced children and young people in Oxfordshire have access to pets
Oxfordshire created the role of Ambassador for Animals to promote care-experienced children and young people having time with animals and access to pets
Promoting positive self-esteem among care-experienced children and young people in Bromley
Bromley Children in Care Council worked on a range of cultural resources to promote positive self esteem among care-experienced children and young people
Engaging young people in pathway planning in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire improved the quality and timeliness of pathway plans by making young people feel more involved.
Tackling stigma against care-experienced children in Sheffield with Assembly Squad
Sheffield Children in Care Council created a video to be shown in school assemblies, bust common myths about children in care.
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.
Building confidence around cooking and budgeting in the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Leaving Care Team set up monthly come dine with us sessions for care leavers where a group plan, budget, prepare, cook and then eat a meal together.
Isle of Wight: Accessible allotment to improve mental health
Isle of Wight provided an allotment for care experienced children and young people to enjoy nature, have fun and learn new skills
Combatting loneliness with a football team for care leavers in East Riding
East Riding encouraged young people to join in group activities can combat loneliness and help them to feel part of the community
Building self-esteem among children in care in East Riding with dance
East Riding set up dance workshops for children in care to help challenge issues with low self-esteem.