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Care leavers influencing local housing policy in York
York’s care leaver forum, I Still Matter, used their voice to challenge senior managers and elected members to improve housing for care leavers.
How North Tyneside gathered young people’s priorities for change – New Belongings Programme
North Tyneside wanted to identify priority areas to focus on in their New Belongings action plan from the widest possible range of care leavers.
Ensuring young voices are heard in Dorset using the Lundy model
Hear from Dorset Council about how they worked with their Bright Spots survey findings to ensure the voices of their young people were heard in service improvement.
Improving accommodation options in Dorset – New Belongings Programme
Young people in Dorset said they did not feel safe where they lived, so Dorset looked to increase the range of safe housing options for them.
Supporting care leavers with housing in Coventry – New Belongings Programme
Coventry’s leaving care service consulted with their young people to find ways to ensure accommodation is appropriate and effective.
How Hampshire co-produced a video about care experienced children’s experience of school
Hampshire young people produced a video to highlight the impact that being in care has on their education and their experiences in school.
Changing professional language to reduce stigma in Kent
Kent’s children in care council identified that the language some professionals used felt stigmatizing, so they suggested some changes.
Care leavers commissioning new supported living accommodation in Isle of Wight
Care leavers reported that they did not feel safe where they lived. The local authority responded by involving young people in commissioning new accommodation.
Amplify Awards 2022: Wakefield Children in Care Council
A video highlighting the work of Wakefield's Children in Care Council, including creating a training for social workers, and advising on the Corporate Parenting Strategy.
East Riding: Understanding why you are in care using pathway planning
East Riding's pathway planning process involves asking young people, ‘Do you have any questions about why you became looked after?’.