Helping care leavers in Aberdeenshire to feel safe where they live

Aberdeenshire undertook a full review of their accommodation provision, leading to the need to develop an alternative option for their young people.

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Helping care leavers in Aberdeenshire to feel safe where they live

Aberdeenshire undertook a full review of their accommodation provision, leading to the need to develop an alternative option for their young people.

Published 24 November 2025 By Aberdeenshire Council

Creating a participation group to help care leavers in Aberdeenshire make friends

Aberdeenshire established a care leaver group which provides a safe space for social connection and is led by the voices of the group members.

Published 24 November 2025 By Aberdeenshire Council

Integrating Bright Spots survey questions into the Pathway Planning process

East Sussex wanted to make sure that Pathway Planning focused on what matters most for their young people's well-being, so they integrated Bright Spots survey questions into the process.

Published 20 November 2025 By East Sussex County Council

Shine Bright anti-bullying song

Bullying can have a detrimental impact on well-being, so Hull YVIC composed an original song which celebrates individuality and embraces difference.

Published 1 August 2025 By Hull Children in Care Council

A Social Prescribing approach to supporting care-experienced young people

East Sussex worked with a NHS Trust to help their care-experienced young people with additional needs to access relevant support.

Published 5 June 2025 By East Sussex County Council

Helping care leavers feel safer in Stockport

A number of Stockport Council’s care leavers reported not feeling safe where they were living. The Ring doorbell scheme was a practical way to address this issue.

Published 21 May 2025 By Stockport Council

Devon’s Promise to Children in Care

Devon co-produced ‘The Promise’, a list of commitments to children and young people while they are in care.

Published 21 May 2025 By Devon County Council

Amplify awards 2022: Coventry young inspectors

40 young people have been trained as ‘young inspectors’ to evaluate how council services are doing and offer feedback.

Published 21 May 2025 By Coventry Young Inspectors

‘Dear worker’ posters highlighting what children want from the relationship

Young people in Dudley created posters for Social Workers, Foster Carers and IROs to help them connect with their children and young people.

Published 14 May 2025 By Dudley Children in Care Council

Improving health services for care leavers by raising GP’s awareness of care experience

Sheffield Care Leavers’ Union started conversations with local GPs and health service providers to improve services for care-experienced young people.

Published 14 May 2025 By Sheffield City Council