How reflecting on Bright Spots findings helps us hear the voices of children in care in Wales

A presentation from Professor Sally Holland explaining why she commissioned the Bright Spots surveys in Wales.

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How reflecting on Bright Spots findings helps us hear the voices of children in care in Wales

A presentation from Professor Sally Holland explaining why she commissioned the Bright Spots surveys in Wales.

Published 7 April 2025

Exploring Expertise: How does the Bright Spots Programme help local authorities to listen to the voices of their children and young people?

A video of Dr Claire Barker, Senior Practice Advisor at Coram Voice, highlighting how a focus on well-being can help us understand what matters most to children in care and care leavers.

Published 7 April 2025

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.

Published 1 April 2025

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.

Published 1 April 2025

Making change happen: Reflections and impact from the Bright Spots Programme Scottish pilot

A short film highlighting the impact of the Bright Spots pilot in Scotland, hearing from two of the local authorities that took part and the changes that they have made.

Published 1 April 2025

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.

Published 1 April 2025

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.

Published 19 March 2025

Understanding What Makes Life Good for Children in Care and Care Leavers: Improving Wellbeing

A webinar about the origins of the Bright Spots Programme, some of the national findings and examples of local authority work.

Published 28 February 2025 By Dr Claire Baker, Linda Brieheim-Crookall

How can the Bright Spots surveys help local authorities to hear young people’s voices?

Hear how findings from an evaluation of the Bright Spots Programme told us about how local authorities can effectively listen to the voices of their children and young people. 

Published 28 February 2025

The impact of the Bright Spots Programme in Bromley

Hear from colleagues in Bromley about how they worked with their Bright Spots survey findings to ensure the voices of their young people were heard.

Published 28 February 2025